BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST..1701

& Business Development Analyst
Job Number: 1701
Classification Title: Methods Analyst II
Open Date: Jul 22, 2008
Closing Date - 12:01am (in the morning) on: Aug 6, 2008
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Department:Business Development Section (Transportation Department)

Work Location(s) Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Ave (131), T5J 3R8
Description:
Analyze, organize, and conduct research and environmental scanning used in the preparation of the branch business plan.
Identify, analyze and recommend the validity of pursuing major changes in direction and/or business development opportunities, including how proposed changes will affect operations and policy.
Lead and manage the work of project teams.
Identify best practices and benchmarks for improving the branch effectiveness and efficiency, internally and externally.
Organize and conduct customer and employee research and/or select and manage contractual services to carry out surveys and research on behalf of section and/or branch. Prepare reports and present findings.
Analyze and organize branch information, disseminate and explain impact on services, operations, IT, HR, and marketing.
Qualifications:
University degree in business, planning, a scientific field or a related degree.
Four years of project management, research and analytical experience as well as synthesizing information into reports.
Considerable knowledge of research techniques, analysis procedures and ability to distill large amounts of information into key findings.
Knowledge of business case analysis, including basic knowledge of operations, finance, information technology, human resources and marketing.
Business development and planning experience is an asset.
Experience in leading multi-functional teams.
Very Good analytical and organization skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely in reports and presentations.
Advanced computer skills including Word and Excel.
Experience with research software.
HOURS OF WORK: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

SALARY RANGE: 21M, Salary Grade: 030, $33.999 - $42.960 (Hourly), $2,294.93 - $2,899.80 (Bi-Weekly), $59,897.74 - $75,684.78 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: DP / AE
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