Lead Business Analyst

BC Assessment is currently seeking a permanent **Lead Business Analyst** to join our Information and Technology Services (ITS) team in our Victoria office.*We acknowledge that our Victoria office it is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking People, which includes the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, as well as the traditional lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.***Who we are**As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching **Who you are**We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical individual with a strong focus on customer needs who can effectively synthesize complex information to identify issues. You should excel at prioritizing tasks, coordinating resources, and making informed decisions that contribute to the organization's success. If you thrive on breaking down complex tasks and finding innovative solutions to meet deadlines, this role is perfect for you.Key to success in this position are strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills. You must collaborate effectively with diverse teams, promote teamwork, and support cross-functional initiatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills—both technical and non-technical—are essential, as well as the ability to facilitate information-gathering sessions with relevant stakeholders.**What you’ll get to do**The Lead Business Analyst is a professional role within IMIT that offers information management and information technology planning, business analysis, project management, implementation support, and client services for various BC Assessment (BCA) program areas. This position is centered on delivering business analyst expertise for the organization’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Workday, along with Information Technology Service Management (ITSM). As a Lead Business Analyst, you would also:* Provide consultation and advice to management on business solution approaches, risks, efficiencies, and costs for important corporate initiatives.* Lead the planning and management of multiple systems projects, defining objectives, priorities, timelines, and resource requirements.* Conduct high-level analysis of program/systems solutions, developing new concepts and consulting with internal and external systems professionals.* Ensure standardized methods and procedures are used for handling changes to IMIT services for efficient and timely updates.* Plan, organize, and manage resources to ensure successful completion of IMIT projects, goals, and objectives.* Initiate and oversee business needs assessments, data collection, and analyzes options, risks, cost benefits, and support requirements.* Ensure client requirements and priorities are understood and met throughout the systems development life cycle.* Lead the preparation of detailed business cases and project feasibility studies, providing recommendations for approval through leadership.* Develop, negotiate, deliver, and monitor agreements on services, priorities, responsibilities, and performance levels.* Identify, assess, and manage risk while striving to attain project objectives.This position is included in the bargaining unit. * **Location:** Victoria, BC* **Compensation:** $85,104.95 - $100,033.18/* (plus 2.52% Temporary Market Adjustment)* **Competition Close Date:** Tuesday, December 30th @ 11:59PM (PST)/**The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.***What you bring to the team****Education*** University degree in computer science, systems business analysis, information management, software engineering, or equivalent. University degree in business administration or finance (plus related IM/IT courses) will be considered.* Completion of BA certificate in Business Analysis or equivalent certificate.* Completion of PM certificate or certified Project Management Professional would be an asset.**Experience*** Four years recent, related work experience in all phases of project development life cycle* Directly related work experience includes being responsible for the setting of priorities, and management of IT system deliverables.* Experience in business and technology planning, and complex (multi-faceted, multi-stakeholder) project management in a public sector environment is preferred.* Property assessment/appraisal, facilitating to groups of people, developing test strategies and test designs, and applying adult learning methodologies and developing training/educational materials is preferred.*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.***Why you’ll love it here**We are proud to be recognized as one of We offer competitive for our employees:* Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.* Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.* Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.* Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.* Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our values include: * We are here for each other* We own our experience* We are one team* We are dedicated learners**Our commitment to you**We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, pleaseWe acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs. One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions. **What else you should know*** Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. **If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and
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