Technology Partner Full-time Job

Position Summary

The City of Regina is transforming, and you have an opportunity to influence its journey! If you are a bold thinker and thrive on bravely “unboxing” how we work today and creatively designing tomorrow, we are looking for you!

Our Transformation Office team drives large-scale transformation opportunities and incremental service improvements through four pillars: digital, innovation, big data, and resident experience. 

As Technology Partner, you will be the initial point of contact to link divisional business needs with the Technology department.  You’ll convey the technology vision and direction to various business units to help them take advantage of existing and evolving technology. The Technology Partner is the Technology eyes and ears in the business to ensure that capability and direction are being conveyed and understood as intended. You’ll assist the business in the preparation of new projects and initiatives with a primary goal to maximize the benefits of technology in progressing the City’s strategic priorities. You will also be a functional lead to a team of Technology professionals, engaging and involving the team to participate in Technology driven initiatives leveraging subject matter experts as appropriate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in department and divisional planning sessions with a focus on Technology impacts.
• Assist in the preparation of new project requests. This includes assisting in development of business cases and RFx’s and requirements gathering. 
• Engage with fellow Technology Partners to learn about other divisional initiatives, seeking opportunity to leverage them within your area.
• Support existing technology solutions
• Articulate and support the direction of technology innovations.
• Facilitate the design, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of a technology or business solution by conducting needs assessments, develop requirements, analyze processes and data, contribute to creation of system designs, oversee development, coordinate implementation and required training.
• Develop effective communication strategies between Technology and the business.
• Educate and influence the organization; helping identify and address technology related solutions that will improve business effectiveness.
• Oversee software vendor relationships.
• Monitor and assess emerging technologies and how they could be used to improve business solutions and support existing ones.
• Be aware of existing solutions implemented throughout the organization, seeking opportunities to leverage or build off them.
• Leverage/build relationships with vendors and municipal networks to share City of Regina technology stories and learn about opportunities from industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary business technology solutions.
• Knowledge of current Technology Service Management processes.
• Knowledge of current Project Management Standards and Procedures.
• Knowledge of typical public organization purchasing policy, specifically related to requests for information and requests for proposals.
• Knowledge of vendor management practices.
• Ability to improve work processes and apply appropriate technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare and conduct presentations.
• Ability to provide day to day guidance and workload management direction to team members.

Education & Experience

• Typically, the education and experience are obtained through completion of a university degree in Computer Science or other related discipline or completion of a two (2) year diploma/certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Information Systems, combined with a minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience acquiring, implementing, and providing ongoing support for corporate business solutions with at least two (2) of those years in an analyst role.
• Process improvement and project management experience would be an asset.

The Good Stuff

• Flexible work schedule, including flexible remote work options.
• Designated Day Off every 3rd week.
• Robust Benefits package (no waiting period!) which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Health Coverage (employer paid)
  • Dental Coverage 
  • Health Care Spending Account ($375 per year) 
  • Basic Group Life & Options
  • Long Term Disability 
  • Civic Pension Plan with Employer Contributions 
• Supported educational programs to enhance employee knowledge and skills through our Educational Assistance Program. Options for Long-term learning programs to provide opportunities for employees to work towards a designation, degree, etc.,
• 50% off admission to City leisure facilities (Swimming, etc.),
• An inclusive and diverse work culture