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Senior Report Analyst

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Position Information

Position Title Senior Report Analyst
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s Information Technology Services department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Senior Report Analyst. As a member of the Reporting Team in the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department, the Senior Report Analyst plays a critical role in supporting reporting and analytics services at BCIT. The Institute is modernizing its reporting standards, systems and processes and this role will actively contribute to the Institute’s data initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Report Development:
  • Gather and translate client requirements to build accurate reports and dashboards to support client’s decision making.
  • Design, develop, unit test, implement and support reporting and analytics leveraging tools such as Cognos and TM1 to meet client objectives and requirements.
  • Design data models and semantic layers to meet client requirements and SLAs.
  • Create, enhance, and maintain Framework Manager models to support business requirements.
  • Develop and update reporting standards with business clients


System Administration:
  • Maintain appropriate system administration and documentation. Responsible for upgrades and maintenance of reporting and analytics environment.
  • Update, maintain and operate data loading in the TM1 application
  • Recommend strategies to improve performance and capacity of Analytics and BI tools
  • Support, improve and maintain Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes.
  • Support Planning Analytics (TM1) budget and forecasting components as well as data model support.

Report and Application Support:
  • Investigate and resolve incidents and problems related to reporting services.
  • Support demos, client presentations, and service adoption.
  • Continuously improve support processes for both the reporting team and clients.

General:
  • Provide leadership in reporting and BI best practices including data governance, data architecture, database, report and analytics development
  • Liaise with vendors to connect BCIT’s business needs with technical solutions.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Institute of Technology Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business; and a minimum of six years of current, relevant experience in an IT environment similar to BCIT, including four of the last six years in a similar position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Must have demonstrated advanced and current IT knowledge.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Proven commitment to providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet changing priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Must be a team player and work well with cross-departmental teams.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
  • Commitment to regular ongoing professional development (including leadership and specific IT skills, professional associations, and current industry trends).
  • High level of professionalism and ethics.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in Cognos Analytics development and administration.
  • Experience deploying packages, reports and related BI artifacts.
  • Experience with or certifications related to Oracle DB and SQL is desirable.
  • Experience with multiple BI and analytics systems would be an asset.
  • Experience with Framework Manager/data module is an asset.
  • Experience administering and supporting TM1 is an asset.
  • Ellucian Banner or other ERP experience is an asset.
  • Experience in a post-secondary institute or public sector environment an asset.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more


BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range Salary Range: $77,498 - $102,679 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Position Details

Posting Category Information Systems / Technology
School/Service Area Information Technology Services
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 11/27/2023
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information

Competition Number 23FSA361
Competition Open Date 10/18/2023
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/7706

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents