Business Analyst #908682

Business Analyst
Job Requisition Number: 908682
1 Permanent Position
Managerial-CEMA
Transportation - Business Analysis
Work Location: Scotia Place, 5th Floor
Limited Competition
The posting is limited to internal applicants and permanent employees on layoff. Please include your payroll number.
FUNCTIONS: The Edmonton Transit Branch, Transportation Department, requires a Business Analyst. Key functions will include:
· Managing the preparation and monitoring of the Transit Operating Budget and making recommendations to the Manager;
· Ensuring that Operating Budgets synchronize with reported information in Capital Budget and Business Plan documents;
· Act as an expert resource and a Transit representative on the Bargaining Committee of ATU Local 569;
· Provide advice to Branch Manager and Directors on financial matters relating to various operational issues as they occur;
· Review existing processes, procedures and policies; recommend and implement changes to deliver effective and efficient service;
· Managing special projects, assignments and studies that are complex, confidential and sensitive in nature;
· Contribute to the development of various branch and section plans;
· Managing and coordinating the employee participation in the annual Transit Seminar and Employee Recognition Event;
· Developing strategies at the branch level for management;
· Specifying system requirements for various Transit computer systems;
· Maintain a strong working relationship between Shared Services and Transit; investigate and resolve various issues relating to budget, human resource, MES, IT and finance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor level degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related discipline.
· Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible management experience in finance, business planning and project management.
· Experience in a public service oriented environment is an asset.
· Knowledge of budgetary procedures in a political environment.
· Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Access.
· Experience in SAP and information systems.
· Knowledge of City policies, procedures, practices and union agreements.
· Excellent analytical abilities and strong organizational skills.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers, suppliers, stakeholders and the public.
· Capable of working in a team environment.
· An equivalent combination of training, experience and personal suitability may be considered.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
SALARY RANGE: 91M, Salary Grade: 110, $51,989.52 - $74,271.57 (Annually).

Opening Date: February 11, 2008
Closing Date: February 18, 2008