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The Opportunity:

The IT Business Analyst is responsible for driving high level business analysis and providing strategic advice in support of the City’s technology projects. The Business Analyst is responsible for identifying and refining new and existing business processes, requirement management and full traceability through the IT project lifecycle. A key requirement is to build and leverage relationships to support the project goals, objectives, and project deliverables.

Responsibilities include:
• Liaise with and develop strong working relationships with project teams, sponsors, vendors, technical staff and end users
• Analyze, define and document complex business and system requirements to ensure traceability through solution design, testing and implementation
• Analyze and document process diagrams for current, future and implemented states in collaboration with the business
• Schedule and facilitate sessions/workshops for requirements, testing and training needs under a project
• Identify and provide detailed tasks to inform the project schedule
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to the Project Manager

You Bring:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Business analysis training or equivalent e.g. Certificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA), Certified Business Analysis (CBAP), Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst
• Experience with process re-engineering, including capturing use cases
• Knowledge of and experience with Business Analysis Methodologies (e.g. BABoK)
• Experience working in a municipal government setting would be an asset
• Results-focused self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills adept at effectively dealing with multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy in order to establish strong and successful working relationships with external and internal affected parties
• Ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships and an ability to build trust with staff across all levels of the organization
• Experience in researching and recommending solutions that would fit with the corporation’s IT landscape
• Strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence, quality and client communication

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:
• Excellent health, dental, paramedical and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, gym membership, social events and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This full time position (37.5 hours per week) includes a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online.

Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.

The Opportunity:

AccessHR is excited to partner with the City of Airdrie for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Manager, Human Resources.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Airdrie has created a new role of Manager, Human Resources, to lead all human resources functions including people development and payroll & benefits. This position reports to the Director of People and Organizational Effectiveness and works in close partnership with employees, leaders, senior executives, council, and bargaining unit executives.

This opportunity is well suited for a strategic, trusted professional with a passion and appreciation for public service. You will spend a large portion of your time driving workplace culture initiatives, developing teams, and facilitating resolution of complex employee relations matters. You will also bring project management and change management expertise to people & culture initiatives.

A clear differentiator for this role is that the successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to the CAO and Director team at both tactical and strategic levels. Ultimately, we are seeking an approachable, transparent, empathetic leader who listens carefully, takes an inquiry-based approach, demonstrates high emotional intelligence, and brings a commitment to service excellence.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Strategic HR: Introduce and deliver innovative programs and initiatives to support strategic priorities, business objectives, and organizational culture in alignment with the city’s values and community needs
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Create and monitor budgets, analyze trends, allocate resources, and evaluate outcomes against metrics
• Labour Relations: Lead collective bargaining process, liaise with union executive (for fire department only) and management, and guide grievance, mediation, and arbitration processes
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Contribute to selection and implementation of ERP system; assist with plan roll-out and communications to ensure employee engagement and adoption
• Stakeholder Engagement: Take a genuine interest in listening and understanding various perspectives, needs, and concerns
• Leadership Development: Develop, coach, and support leaders to effectively navigate challenges, drive results, and create a positive and supportive work environment
• Workplace Culture Champion: Advance workplace culture goals by supporting leaders with strategies, tools, and resources
• Talent Strategy: Build and execute the organizational talent management strategy; lead the design and delivery of HR programs and procedures
• Total Rewards & Payroll: Oversee rewards, compensation, and benefits programs and payroll professionals; develop and maintain competitive programs and offerings
• Learning & Development: Partner with our Learning and Engagement team to address learning and development opportunities.

You Bring:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership: Embodies an empathetic, servant leadership style; empowers direct reports to achieve outcomes through coaching and mentoring; ability to lead remote employees
• Collaborator: Freely shares information and ideas appropriately with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders; encourages collaborative and inclusive relationships and breaks down silos
• Integrity: Leads by example, demonstrating integrity, humility, and ethical behavior in both actions and decisions
• Negotiation and Diplomacy: Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Builds trust, resolves conflicts, and achieves consensus among stakeholders
• Legal and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; ensures HR practices & policies meet legal standards to mitigate risk
• Exceptional Communicator: Encourages open dialogue; actively listens and asks, “tell me more” and “help me understand” questions; communicates clearly and checks in to ensure full comprehension; straightforward and truthful even in challenging situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Preference given to an undergraduate degree in business, public administration, human resources, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources leadership roles
• Experience in similar size, complex, and growing organizations
• 5+ years’ experience in unionized environments including collective bargaining experience
• Experience leading payroll professionals
• Experience interacting with boards of directors and/or municipal councils
• CPHR designation or eligibility to obtain the designation in Alberta

ASSETS

• Municipal government work experience
• Mid to senior level leadership experience in the public sector
• Advanced education or certification in change management, project management, and/or business administration
• National Payroll Institute Certificate or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation
• Lead negotiator collective bargaining experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility to attend occasional off-hours meetings

We Offer:

• Genuine opportunity to influence and effect change
• On-site with flexibility for snow days and other emergencies; once established in the position, there is an option to work from home one day per week
• Compensation includes employer paid extended health care, HCSA and wellness account, EFAP, recreation facility access, free parking
• Local Authority Pension Plan which starts immediately
• Optional supplementary pension plan (APEX)
• Truly collaborative, supportive, and fun place to work
• Work with a leadership team who trust and appreciate the value of Human Resources

Additional Information:

APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]. Please indicate “Manager Human Resources” in the subject line of your email. The position posting will close at 8:00 pm on May 16th, 2024.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.