Summary
Description
Bring your in-depth knowledge and experience with IT change control to this opportunity
The position sits in the Ministry of Water, Land, Resource Stewardship but will be assigned to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (AF). AF is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture, food and seafood products. The Sector Insights & Corporate Priorities Unit is responsible for corporate priority initiatives related to program evaluation, digital strategy, and data management. The unit also provides economic expertise and statistical analysis to inform ministry policy and program development.
The business analyst will work to deliver cost effective information technology solutions to Ministry of Agriculture and Food program areas. Current project focus is onboarding programs and launching new intakes in the Program Operation Data System (PODS). PODS is an Agile project launched in 2023 to enable ministry program areas to deliver grant funding through the application, administration, monitoring, and reporting stages. Other future digital initiatives could include a data warehouse project. The business analyst facilitates the design, development and implementation process for technology solutions and leads project teams in the implementation, quality assurance and testing of systems. providing support to ministry staff to use the PODS data system, including creating manuals, providing training, help-desk support, and helping new programs to be onboarded with the system.
Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field and 1 year of related experience; OR
- Diploma in a computer science related field and 2 years related experience; OR
- Certificate or coursework in a computer science related field and 3 years related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related experience includes all of the following:
- Experience with the installation, configuration, maintenance and problem resolution of software, operating systems, and network components.
- Experience with change management processes and project management methodologies.
- Experience with application design and development life cycle.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrew.Hinge@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
AMENDMENT April 29, 2024: Please do not email your resume or application to the hiring manager. Only applications received through the hiring portal will be reviewed.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship office. Some of the locations available are Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Surrey, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Campbell River, Fort Nelson, Nelson, Smithers and Williams Lake. The locations listed are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a fulsome list of locations. Alternate locations may be considered.
Currently one (1) temporary position is available. This temporary opportunity will be until Dec. 20, 2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
