JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.
You are responsible for providing business and configuration analyst activities associated with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Renewal SAP Modernization initiative. You are responsible for providing business expertise* to an assigned client portfolio regarding the City’s SAP application; analyzing and defining integrated business processes; configuring the relevant application to support those processes; performing testing and documenting test results; and maintaining the functionality of the application.

• For SAP, business expertise is provided in one or more of the following disciplines: Accounting and Closing Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Project Systems, Public Sector Management (Funds Management), Controlling, Sales and Distribution, Real Estate, SuccessFactors (Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Central, Learning).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year post-secondary education in business administration or related discipline, or a field that is relevant to the job (e.g. Geography in the GIS group).

Minimum of 5 years of experience; experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application or Enterprise GIS application in a municipal environment is preferred.

• For SAP: Business experience in accounting, human resources, payroll, maintenance management, procurement, materials management or sales distribution

KNOWLEDGE

• ERP or Enterprise GIS application and configuration tools
• System methodologies including requirements definition, functional design, implementation
• Project management methodologies
• Quality assurance procedures
• Business analysis practices and techniques, and report writing techniques
• Application administration

FOR SAP:

• Business practices in one or more of the following disciplines; human resources, payroll, accounting, maintenance management, procurement, materials management or sales distribution

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Work well in a team environment
• Exercise independent judgment, and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with end users, verbal and written
• Estimate work and keep within tight timeframes
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, graphics, word processing and data retrieval applications
• Strong client service focus
• Ability to deal with multiple demands
• Flexibility

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.