Job Title: Senior IT Business Analyst

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.  

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.  

Location:Victoria, BC

Employment Type:  Regular Full Time 

Union:MOVEUP 

Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 12 with TMA, MIN $8,281.00 - MAX $9,935.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.

Recruitment Range: MIN $8,281 – STEP 3 $9,196.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.  

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2024 

Are we right for you...

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable solutions to BC. We are an organization that has a People First approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation. 

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you! 

What you'll be doing...

 In this role you will be asked to:  

Lead the research and engagement discovery work with diverse levels and areas of the business to develop technology opportunities and create the necessary groundwork that will lead to the successful completion of technology projects. 

Analyze market research and business process maps to identify areas for improvement within the business. 

Create process maps, journey maps and user stories. 

Contribute to the evolution of the Technology Portfolio Management (TPgM) practice (automation, process review, etc.). 

Participate in the development of the technology initiative scope, cost estimation, NRFP Planning (requirement gathering, benefit realizations) and change management for funded technology initiatives. 

Lead workshops, ask critical questions about established processes, and create high-quality documents such as Discovery Reports and Business Cases. 

Utilize a wide range of tools, including the M365 suite, PM tools, and Portfolio tools, to enhance business processes. 

In this role you will not be asked to: 

Develop technology solutions; our goal is to focus on the problem statements and the needs.  

Delivering projects; we have a great team that is responsible for delivering projects, we will collaborate with them. 

What you might love about this role: 

If you have a curious mindset and love diversity in your work, this role gives you a window into all of BC Transit’s ins and outs which equates to a wide variety of technology initiatives from on-board equipment to advanced financial planning analysis solutions.  

This role welcomes creativity, although we are developing standards in our approach not all business clients or technology initiatives are the same, your creativity will be required in finding new ways to engage business clients and gather and present technology information to business clients. 

What might not resonate: 

We have stage gates, procurement protocols and capitalization rules that we must respect, while those may seem like speedbumps or bureaucracy, those are crucial in ensuring we serve the resident of British Columbia the best we can. 

As this role defines technology initiatives and projects and as this is a new process, there will be a lot of unknowns. To enjoy this role, you must be comfortable with knowing 20, 40% of the big picture while still moving forward.   

This is a busy team, we have a large backlog. We will work together to prioritize our work but the backlog will never be empty.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Senior IT Business Analyst Job Description. 

What you'll bring to the table...

We love lifelong learners! We’ve found people with the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in this role in the past: 

• Proven experience in business analysis, with a focus on questioning processes and business rules rather than solving problems using technology. 
• Strong knowledge of technology and technology trends. 
• Comfortable using a variety of tools, including the M365 suite, PM tools, and Portfolio tools. 
• Experience in leading workshops and creating high-quality documents. 
• Ability to analyze market research and business process maps to drive improvements.

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you 
• Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire  
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health 
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health 
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus two taxable dependent passes) 
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth 
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!) 
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

Stage 1: Invitation to complete a brief scenario-based assignment (assignment invites will be sent October 3rd and due October 10th)

Stage 2: Those who advance from Stage 1 will receive an interview invite (interviews will be conducted October 21st to 23rd) 

The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search. 

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you. 

BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible. 

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.