Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one temporary full time position of Recreation Business Analyst in the Strategic Planning & Design division of Parks & Recreation.
Should a position become permanent through the business planning process, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position without a further job competition process, provided the incumbent has met the required performance expectations for the position. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Reporting to the Business Lead, the Recreation Business Analyst (RBA) serves as analyst for the Business Unit, evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in business processes and practices while maintaining configuration and operation of the recreation services software system across all HRM recreation facilities and outdoor assets.
The RBA will work with HRM senior business managers, partner facility managers and with recreation service deliverers to identify and scope performance excellence business process re-engineering initiatives, develop financial models to justify the costs of proposed improvement activities, maintain and manage system configuration to align with business processes and practices and to identify benefits to be achieved.
The RBA is a proficient facilitator and team builder responsible for the design and implementation of new or modified recreation business processes and policies, which deliver leaner operations for recreation service delivery providers.
For a detailed list of duties and responsibilities, please email .
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Undergraduate degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a suitable combination of a degree with Business Analysis training and experience
Business Analysis Certification considered an asset
Master of Business Administration, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Change Management Certifications would be considered an asset
Minimum three years' experience with:
The implementation and delivery of projects, having participated in all aspects of the project life cycle
Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management
Developing effective and efficient solutions to diverse and complex business problems
Interacting with senior management to document, analyze, and recommend solutions and business changes
Leading, training, and mentoring staff
Building strong relationships with stakeholders including senior management, clients, and technical staff
Translating business needs into technical requirements and solutions
Performing education / training
Experience conducting cost benefit analysis
Experience in service improvement, solution requirements definition, business process engineering, test plan development, and test execution
Experience with formal test management methodologies and supporting tools
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
Extensive Parks & Recreation experience in business needs identification and assessment
Advanced proficiency in requirements gathering and documenting
Working knowledge of project management and organizational change management concepts
Working understanding of the technical architecture components that comprise a recreation software as a service (SaaS) solution
Working knowledge of formal process improvement models or frameworks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and diagramming tools such as MS Visio
Plan own work and that of a small team and to lead small teams to successful on-time completion
Proficient facilitator
Analyze processes, requirements, test results, and business situations
Makes sensitive / confidential recommendations to management
Protect and keep private sensitive and confidential information
Work with all levels of HRM management and staff
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: One Temporary Full Time Position up to 18 months
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm for 35 hours per week
SALARY: NU06 on the non-union salary scale; $71,650-$92,730. Salary to be commensurate with experience.
WORK LOCATION: 6th Floor Alderney Gate, Dartmouth
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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