Senior Systems Analyst

Bring your business systems consulting expertise to the Government Services Integration Cluster's Enterprise Human Capital Solutions Practice Branch where you will provide leadership in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of cost effective information technology solutions, related to the Ontario Public Service's Human Resources (HR) systems.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• work with project teams to develop business systems and applications to meet business needs and priorities
• analyze business needs in relation to Human Resources clients' programs and service delivery requirements
• provide clients with business systems consulting expertise on the use of information technology, such as PeopleSoft, to meet business goals and objectives
• recommend systems development solutions which meet clients' needs
• provide technical expertise and advice in complex systems analysis and design
• provide leadership in the coordination and development of production support procedures

How do I qualify?

Technical Skills

• you have knowledge of the business systems technology with emphasis on PeopleSoft
• you have knowledge of the theory and principles of system design to lead the analysis and definition of clients' information technology requirements
• you are able to design, develop, test and implement business solutions
• you are able to evaluate hardware and software
• you have knowledge of new PeopleSoft development, analysis and design techniques used throughout the system development lifecycle

Analytical Skills

• you have analytical skills to evaluate information technology options in the PeopleSoft enterprise resource planning (ERP) application for clients in the development of new functionality or system modifications
• you have evaluative skills to provide clients with various recommendations and outline advantages and disadvantages of each
• you have the ability to understand clients' businesses processes and recommend necessary systems development solutions that promote IT strategies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• you have verbal communication skills to discuss system requirements with clients
• you are able to discuss technical requirements in clear non-technical terms
• you have written skills to prepare various reports, presentations, systems documentation and manuals
• you have interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders and achieve business goals

I&IT Knowledge

• you understand IT Cluster's information technical footprint, including standard end-user computing tools, office products, and development platform
• you have knowledge of programming concepts and languages, in order to analyze business requirements and client's systems development needs
• you are up to date on trends and advances in information technology across the various computing platforms, including new development, analysis and design techniques.
• you have an understanding of the System Development Lifecycle, rigorous change management techniques

Project Management Skills

• you have knowledge of IT plan, project planning methodology and theory to support the IT business planning process