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Business Systems Analyst
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6 November 2026 (5 hours ago)
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3 February 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.
The Opportunity
Job classification: P5944 - Business Analyst
Salary range: $86000 - $96000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills experience and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Position End Date: January 4 2028
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM Friday November 6 2026
Reporting to the Business Solutions Architect the Business Systems Analyst acts as a key liaison between business needs and technology solutions. This role combines application administration solution development process automation business analysis and data analysis to improve business processes and operational effectiveness across CEPS. The incumbent works closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities define requirements and deliver scalable solutions using Smartsheet Python SQL Server REST APIs Power Automate SharePoint and AI-enabled tools.
How youll contribute
- Administer and maintain existing CEPS Smartsheet solutions providing ongoing configuration troubleshooting and user support.
- Design develop implement and maintain business applications automations integrations and reporting solutions.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and modern development practices to improve solution design automation analytics documentation and problem solving.
- Partner with stakeholders to analyze business needs identify improvement opportunities and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Independently manage solution delivery from requirements gathering through design development testing implementation documentation and ongoing support with guidance as needed.
- Analyze business processes systems and data to identify efficiencies risks trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain functional specifications process documentation workflows procedures and training materials.
- Coordinate testing activities including unit integration regression and user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support enhancements integrations issue resolution and operational support.
- Provide application support troubleshooting root cause analysis and user training.
- Support project planning prioritization implementation governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Education & Experience
- Degree diploma certification or equivalent experience in Business Analysis Information Systems Computer Science Data Analytics Software Development or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in business systems analysis application administration solution development process improvement or a related role.
- Demonstrated ability to gather analyze and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Experience implementing integrating testing and supporting business applications and technology solutions.
- Proven experience analyzing business processes and data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and automation.
- Experience leading or supporting systems integration workflow automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong collaboration skills with business stakeholders technical teams and external vendors.
- Experience working in a large complex organization is considered an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency with Python SQL REST APIs Power Automate and data analysis.
- Knowledge of application development systems integration testing implementation and support practices.
- Experience working within Agile environments and using Jira.
- Advanced Smartsheet administration and solution development experience is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Microsoft Visio Excel and Word.
- Strong business analysis requirements gathering process mapping and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong project planning prioritization and delivery skills.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Independence & Accountability
- Judgment & Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Communication Influence & Relationship Building
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Service Orientation
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed and you will hear from us either way.
Together we build bold futures
At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical dental and vision benefits so you and your family are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program tuition support access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.
Were committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.
