Business Analyst, WMO, IMITS
About the role
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Business Analyst performs complex research and analysis to support provincial strategic initiatives and operations for Workplace Health as part of the Information Management / Information Technology Services. The Business Analyst utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to determine and evaluate potential solutions prior to providing business recommendations/options. Engages in multiple initiatives, and is responsible for project planning, consulting and influencing, business requirements gathering (i.e. data, clinical workflow/business process and functional needs), developing documentation and business proposals, and supporting the execution of projects.
Duties/Accountabilities:
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Analyzes operational problems and recommends innovative solutions by critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling conflicts, decomposing high-level information into details, abstracting up from low-level information to a general understanding, distinguishing user requests from the underlying true needs, and driving and challenging business assumptions.
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Elicits business requirements for strategic and operational initiatives by engaging key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and using methods such as interviews, environmental scanning, document reviews, business process descriptions, “use case” scenarios and workflow analysis.
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Facilitates consensus on issues, including business design features, program changes, data requirements, privacy issues and reports. Prepares in depth business and analytical reports for executives.
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Develops business requirements specifications, project proposals, business cases, project summaries and other related documentation using standard templates.
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Coordinates implementation of applications and/or processes by acting as liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams, and by ensuring documentation, user testing, user training, and business process change management are in place.
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Participates in various operational and project committees and teams to facilitate and lead various initiatives like the development of clinical registries.
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Develops and recommends budgets, monitors expenditures, analyses and reports on variances and implements remedial action for assigned projects. Allocates resources to achieve goals.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Informatics, or a related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years’ recent related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terminology. Demonstrated ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment, utilizing advanced critical thinking capabilities. Understands business analysis and project management methodology. Demonstrated experience organizing and writing application related documentation and proposals. Ability to understand and clearly relate technical information to internal and external members of the organization. Ability in presentation, facilitation, and issue management/escalation. Ability to facilitate and encourage cooperation between diverse operational groups and skill sets. Strong skills and experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project, Access), SharePoint and Visio, Crystal reports and other Business Intelligence Tools.
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About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer - BC Centre for Disease Control - BC Children's Hospital - Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children - BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services - BC Renal - BC Transplant - BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre - Cardiac Services BC - Perinatal Services BC - BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
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Business Analyst, WMO, IMITS
About the role
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Business Analyst performs complex research and analysis to support provincial strategic initiatives and operations for Workplace Health as part of the Information Management / Information Technology Services. The Business Analyst utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to determine and evaluate potential solutions prior to providing business recommendations/options. Engages in multiple initiatives, and is responsible for project planning, consulting and influencing, business requirements gathering (i.e. data, clinical workflow/business process and functional needs), developing documentation and business proposals, and supporting the execution of projects.
Duties/Accountabilities:
-
Analyzes operational problems and recommends innovative solutions by critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling conflicts, decomposing high-level information into details, abstracting up from low-level information to a general understanding, distinguishing user requests from the underlying true needs, and driving and challenging business assumptions.
-
Elicits business requirements for strategic and operational initiatives by engaging key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and using methods such as interviews, environmental scanning, document reviews, business process descriptions, “use case” scenarios and workflow analysis.
-
Facilitates consensus on issues, including business design features, program changes, data requirements, privacy issues and reports. Prepares in depth business and analytical reports for executives.
-
Develops business requirements specifications, project proposals, business cases, project summaries and other related documentation using standard templates.
-
Coordinates implementation of applications and/or processes by acting as liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams, and by ensuring documentation, user testing, user training, and business process change management are in place.
-
Participates in various operational and project committees and teams to facilitate and lead various initiatives like the development of clinical registries.
-
Develops and recommends budgets, monitors expenditures, analyses and reports on variances and implements remedial action for assigned projects. Allocates resources to achieve goals.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Informatics, or a related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years’ recent related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terminology. Demonstrated ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment, utilizing advanced critical thinking capabilities. Understands business analysis and project management methodology. Demonstrated experience organizing and writing application related documentation and proposals. Ability to understand and clearly relate technical information to internal and external members of the organization. Ability in presentation, facilitation, and issue management/escalation. Ability to facilitate and encourage cooperation between diverse operational groups and skill sets. Strong skills and experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project, Access), SharePoint and Visio, Crystal reports and other Business Intelligence Tools.
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About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer - BC Centre for Disease Control - BC Children's Hospital - Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children - BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services - BC Renal - BC Transplant - BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre - Cardiac Services BC - Perinatal Services BC - BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.