Overview

Job Location:
Main Campus

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Job Title:

ERP Business Analyst, Data

Employee Group:

Administrator

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Monday, May 20 2024

End Date (if applicable):

Tuesday, March 31 2026

Job Description:

In January 2020, Langara College migrated its HR and finance operations to the cloud-based Workday ERP platform. Langara is now moving into an exciting new phase of transforming its Student Information Systems (SIS) through a suite of solutions, including the Workday Student product.

Under the general guidance of the Project Manager, ERP Process and Testing, the ERP Business Analyst, Data leads the assessment of client legacy data preparation needs in alignment to information technology solutions. This position provides expertise in preparation of legacy systems data through data cleansing, validation, testing, and audit activities. This role works in close collaboration with functional data owners and technical team; and is a champion in ensuring high data quality. The Business Analyst, Data is an integral member of the Student Projects and Improvement team, has a strategic perspective and a broad-based understanding of business operations whilst integrating with an enterprise solution.

We are seeking an ERP Business Analyst, Data passionate about Data and Analytics, Data Science, and Machine Learning, with exceptional analytical thinking, superb communication, and a positive customer service attitude to join our team. Experience in analysing large data sets to identify and resolve issues and experience in developing and implementing data cleansing plans is critical. Experience with ERP systems is preferred. Experience with Ellucian Banner Student is preferred. Experience in higher education or public sector is an asset. Knowledge of student life cycle processes in higher education environment is an asset.

 

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.   
  • A minimum of 5 years of data analysis experience, with in-depth knowledge of applications and the business requirements supporting them.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Considerable knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and change management disciplines.
  • Experience in software implementation projects in a business analyst role with a focus on data is preferred. 
  • Proven knowledge and expertise with legacy data migration including data analysis, data cleansing, data verification, data auditing, data extraction, and data modeling (conceptual, logical).
  • Strong knowledge of business process mapping, improvement/optimization, and BPMN.
  • Experience facilitating diverse groups to achieve an appropriate outcome.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize large sets of data and to formulate actionable insights.
  • Advanced knowledge and expertise with SQL and Oracle PL/SQL is a must.
  • Experience with the proper handling of sensitive data.
  • Solid understanding of key trends and players in the IT industry.
  • Experience on an ERP implementation project with student modules is strongly preferred. Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and foundations is an asset
  • Experience with Git and version control is an asset
  • Higher education or public sector experience is an asset.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PHP and Python is preferred,
  • Proven data visualization skills with Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and Open Source Python Libraries is an asset
  • Advanced experience with Excel and the ability to code macros with VBA is an asset

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. Able to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language for non-technical audience.
  • Superior interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrates the willingness, ability, and enthusiasm to learn new processes, methodologies or technologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with excessive attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to perform complex work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and methods.
  • Ability to write technical and user support documentation and training materials.
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies, practices, and standards.
  • Proven knowledge and continuous learning of business analysis discipline and best practices, and demonstrated contributions to practice improvement.
  • Passion for data analysis and visualization.

 

Competencies

  • Tenacity, resilience and patience – believes that own actions and efforts will overcome obstacles, make progress and attain successful results
  • Visioning and Strategic Thinking – energizes people around the vision and keeps the bigger picture in mind
  • Organizational awareness – understands and appreciates an organization’s internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operates
  • Innovation – welcomes, generates, and implements new ideas and solutions that help to achieve and organization’s strategic goals
  • Problem solving and decision making – considers a wide range of information and perspectives to solve problems and make reasoned decisions; demonstrates a comfort with uncertainty and ambiguous conditions
  • Achieves results – goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborate methods.
  • Integrity – acts with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trust

To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.

Salary Range:

$40.75 – $59.77 per hour

Pay Grade:

Admin Paygrade 08

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC). 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department. 

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.