Business Systems Analyst
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$85,993 To $102,588 Annually
SFU Department Descr:
Academic Management Systems
Position Grade:
10
of openings:
5
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Academic Management Systems, part of IT Services at SFU, partners with Faculties and Faculty Relations to deliver systems that support academic operations. We are agile, cross-functional teams of analysts, developers, and QA specialists who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our focus is building user-centered IT solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the SFU experience for faculty and staff.
SFU is embarking on a three-year digital transformation through the Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program. This initiative will modernize and unify workflows across faculty and administrative domains, supporting long-term improvements in academic administration and advancing the university’s mission.
About the Role
The Business Systems Analyst supports the ongoing development and enhancement of eTRACS, SFU’s academic management system, as part of the Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program. This role provides detailed business analysis, system design, testing, and change readiness participation to ensure new modules and enhancements meet institutional needs. Collaborating closely with Faculty Relations, academic units, and a cross-functional development team, the BSA translates complex business processes into effective digital solutions. The position also supports stakeholder engagement, and ensures the successful delivery of scalable, user-focused functionality within a collaborative Agile environment.
The ideal candidate has experience designing and delivering new enterprise systems, with strong skills in business analysis, database design, workflow development and stakeholder engagement. They understand academic processes and can translate complex requirements into deliverable solutions, particularly within non-vendor environments. This role requires end-to-end systems thinking—from discovery and requirements gathering to design, testing and implementation. Success depends on the ability to develop clear specifications, and ensure solutions meet both user needs and institutional priorities. A strong foundation in software development processes and integrated system design is essential.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Business Systems Analyst
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$85,993 To $102,588 Annually
SFU Department Descr:
Academic Management Systems
Position Grade:
10
of openings:
5
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Academic Management Systems, part of IT Services at SFU, partners with Faculties and Faculty Relations to deliver systems that support academic operations. We are agile, cross-functional teams of analysts, developers, and QA specialists who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our focus is building user-centered IT solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the SFU experience for faculty and staff.
SFU is embarking on a three-year digital transformation through the Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program. This initiative will modernize and unify workflows across faculty and administrative domains, supporting long-term improvements in academic administration and advancing the university’s mission.
About the Role
The Business Systems Analyst supports the ongoing development and enhancement of eTRACS, SFU’s academic management system, as part of the Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program. This role provides detailed business analysis, system design, testing, and change readiness participation to ensure new modules and enhancements meet institutional needs. Collaborating closely with Faculty Relations, academic units, and a cross-functional development team, the BSA translates complex business processes into effective digital solutions. The position also supports stakeholder engagement, and ensures the successful delivery of scalable, user-focused functionality within a collaborative Agile environment.
The ideal candidate has experience designing and delivering new enterprise systems, with strong skills in business analysis, database design, workflow development and stakeholder engagement. They understand academic processes and can translate complex requirements into deliverable solutions, particularly within non-vendor environments. This role requires end-to-end systems thinking—from discovery and requirements gathering to design, testing and implementation. Success depends on the ability to develop clear specifications, and ensure solutions meet both user needs and institutional priorities. A strong foundation in software development processes and integrated system design is essential.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.