Business Analyst and Project Support

Job ID 2423730_pl355 Date posted 09/20/2024 Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Business Analyst and Project Support leads the analysis and documentation of business requirements to support projects for designated programs/services. This position reports to Manager, Public Health Analytics and works with various teams across BCCDC including those focusing on overdose surveillance in British Columbia. Supports identification and acquisition of various data sets and preparation of data access agreements; tracks data access and provision, and develops documentation for data management and processes. Works in close collaboration with other stakeholders to develop business systems enhancements, business solutions, or business processes. Functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the project team by performing gap analysis of systems and business process mapping including the identification of linkages to other business systems. Provides key contributions to the development of solutions to ensure that business processes and/or project deliverables are consistent, accurate, and timely. Participates in and contributes to strategic planning. Develops project plans for the design, development, and implementation of new business processes, and supports the transition from current systems, practices and processes to an integrated system, common practices, and standardized processes with current or improved functionality.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Ensures key results are achieved in accordance with the project plan by analyzing current business systems and processes, generating ideas and formulating recommendations/options, and supporting members of the project in reaching decisions that are within project scope and timelines.
• Implements or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle. Supports the Manager/Team Lead by providing regular updates on the progress as well as any areas of risk associated with the completion of the project both within the project scope and the timeline. Provides professional expertise to staff, departments, stakeholders, and guidance regarding standard process for project management.
• Leads and participates in the analysis, acceptance criteria definition, development, testing, training, implementation, and maintenance phases of assigned projects. Carries out post-implementation reviews and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Reviews, analyzes and defines current/future state processes and contributes to the development of specifications and testing for all identified development, system modifications, and installations.
• Provides user support, advice and guidance, and orientation in situations that require interpretation and judgement. Develops content, as required, for training modules, delivers training, and provides and guidance to system users and department staff. Develops and maintains online course content as required. Develops and maintains various business processes, policies and procedures, as well as reference documentation such as user instructions, manuals, and reference materials.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline, plus five (5) years recent related experience which includes project planning, analysis and implementation. Public Service and Health Sector experience and knowledge an asset.
Demonstrated ability to carry out business process mapping and fit gap analysis. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability manage multiple interactions with multiple groups while working on multiple issues at the same time. Superior analytical, problem-solving and system analysis skills. Proven ability to plan and execute projects with stringent timelines. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to provide professional expertise to staff, departments and BCCSS stakeholders, and guidance regarding standard processes for project management. Demonstrated ability to provide user support, advice and training, and other user liaison services.