Business Analyst

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to grow your career in a place where people care? Here in St. Albert, our employees take pride in providing more than 60,000 residents with high-quality programs and services. A wide array of opportunities are available to suit your passion and experience. You can cultivate your career in a place where staff not only care about the work they do but also the people they work alongside.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations & Reporting, the Business Analyst is responsible for the delivery and continual enhancement of the branch?s information management systems. The Business Analyst is the system administrator of the financial accounting information management system, responsible for maintaining user security and training. The incumbent also creates and maintains various financial reports used by all levels of personnel within the City of St. Albert and City Council to assist with making operational and financial decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have an accounting designation and a technical diploma or undergraduate Degree in business, accounting, engineering, economics, or a science related field, with a significant emphasis on information technology. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience with a solid understanding of municipal and/or business operations and large information systems. Experience in a municipal government will be an asset.

The job requires in-depth knowledge and ability to interpret data generally, with particular skills in statistical, financial, and systems analysis. The work requires an excellent understanding of information systems, business practices, and analytical techniques. The work requires an intermediate knowledge of numerical analysis and modeling techniques, including an expert knowledge of Excel, Access, and Visual Basic programming and the ability to access and manipulate data from various financial and non-financial information systems. Excellent interpersonal skills, being a team player and having great energy and enthusiasm are all highly desirable attributes for this position.

HOURS OF WORK
Compressed work schedule of 72 hours bi-weekly (Monday ? Friday, 8:00 ? 5:00 with a regular day off every two weeks).

SALARY
$65,454 ? $79,635 per annum. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a generous and comprehensive flexible benefit package.

All successful applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume, quoting competition #12/119S by July 25, 2012 to:

Human Resource Services
The City of St. Albert
216, 7 St. Anne Street
St. Albert, Alberta T8N 2X4

Fax: (780) 459-1729

Online applications:
www.stalbert.ca/employment

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Categories: Accounting. Job Types: Full-Time. Salary: 60,000 - 80,000. Job expires in 30 days.

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