Business Systems Consultant

Overview

Analyzes, designs, and manages enterprise-wide business system projects and implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• system analysis
• project management
• technical design
• data integration
• feasibility studies
• user training

Tasks

* Conducts business system analysis by: researching, defining and developing new or modified large major complex or enterprise wide business system proposals with other business systems planning partners and other vendors and client management staff; defining business system requirements, purpose, scope and integration requirements for proposed systems; planning and developing high level conceptual and business process design and/or business system alternatives; gathering and analyzing data on inputs, outputs and desired functions; preparing reports and recommendations on the technical, operational and economic advisability of business systems proposals and solutions; developing cost estimates and detailed business cases for projects, feasibility studies and/or pilots; developing evaluation criteria for software products; investigating and documenting functional and technical gaps between business requirements and packaged software solutions; preparing design specifications for the development of business systems solutions. * Prepares, presents and promotes formal business system proposals or further studies/pilots for new large major complex business systems to clients typically at the senior management level including guiding them to adopt the most appropriate technical course of action; acts as project manager for business/application components; manages, monitors and controls business system proposal projects, progress and related costs. * This role is within the Real Estate, Planning & Project Delivery Group in Properties, and reports to the Information Management, Analysis and Process Improvement (IMAPI) Manager. IMAPI provides direction and expertise for managing Properties’ information assets and manages the Properties Information Management System (PIMS). * Liaises and works with System Development Consulting staff on the technical design and implementation phases of Integrated Packages (IP) to provide input and assistance regarding the functional operation of IP's, package usage, performance planning, monitoring and tuning, data conversions, interfaces, modifications and to ensure development project design work proceeds consistent with client's expectations; manages, monitors and controls specific portions of projects and performs an overall oversight function for approved large major complex or enterprise wide projects. * Researches and conducts in-depth feasibility and other studies and pilots to determine the impact of emerging Information Technology/Information Services (IT/IS), products and/or methods, and practical application experience for client related projects; develops strategic and tactical plans, approaches and methods to outline and plan IT/IS and business process/practice change; reviews, evaluates and comments on external consultant findings and conclusions. * Facilitates, leads and/or chairs committee and working group meetings; assists groups to establish objectives, prepare business case and cost/benefit analyses, and to expedite projects; prepares and distributes communications updates and other information on project/IT status. * This role requires occasional weekend and evening work during implementation periods. * Conducts post implementation reviews to determine if the original business goals, intent, process changes and improvements were achieved; follows up with technical systems staff to ensure performance and tuning enhancements are implemented to achieve planned targets; maintains an awareness of business/application trends. * Participates with user departments in the implementation phase of approved recommendations by: obtaining project reviews and approvals; assisting to define screen displays and other media; developing procedures and user instruction manuals/on line guides and help screens; training and advising employees in implementing new systems, procedures and routines; developing conversion procedures to clean up and reconcile existing records and files. * Develops Business System Consulting procedures, methods, analytical processes and selection of tools, presentation techniques, standards for developing and presenting proposals to clients; participates with management in developing department annual plan, sales/presentation targets, training and development plans for department staff.

Requirements

• autocad
• programming
• ms office
• ms project
• computer science
• project management

What You Bring

* Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems, Autocad and programming skills. * Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, service providers, clients and managers. * Knowledge of Properties and real estate line of business. * A minimum of 3 years experience as a Business Systems Consultant 2 or equivalent with a demonstrated knowledge of in depth systems analysis, integrated software package functionality and upgrades, detailed systems/specifications development, and project management of large complex business and enterprise wide analysis projects is required. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, presentation communications and analytical skills. * Normal office conditions. Occasionally required to drive to client's site(s); some travel may be required for some assignments. * Supervisory skills, system analysis, business modelling, business process analysis, project management, best practices, information system design, documentation standards and requirements, personal computer and related application program operation and functioning are typically acquired through graduation from a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Business Analysis majors) university degree or equivalent plus completion of Business Systems Analysis courses or equivalent and the BC Hydro suite of Common Desktop applications, MS Office, MS Project, internet browsers and email systems.

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Benefits

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days * Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility. - Training and development courses - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - A comprehensive benefits package

About Bc Hydro

-Operates over 30 hydro facilities plus thermal plants, linked by 18,000 km of transmission and 55,000 km of distribution lines. -Powerex, its trading arm since 1988, markets electricity, gas, and environmental commodities across Western North America. -Typical projects include dam construction, grid upgrades, EV fast-charging infrastructure, and energy-efficiency programs. -Unusual fact: Mica Dam was once the world’s second-largest underground powerhouse; its construction reshaped the Columbia Basin.

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