Senior Service Management Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you! | Who we are We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the center of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.
Payments Canada — where our country connects: Payments Canada — Who we are
| Our culture
With our people in mind, we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada!
Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today!
You need to work here if
You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues. You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives. You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field. You want your work to make an impact in your community and country. Come and join us — where payments meet purpose! | What we are looking for The Senior Service Management Analyst reports to the Manager, ITSM Practices, and holds a pivotal position within the ITSM Practices team. This role is responsible for the implementation and practical application of essential ITIL functions to ensure compliance with, and surpass, governing standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, PPO, and FMI. Furthermore, the Senior Service Management Analyst will contribute to the governance, implementation, and release of all new ITIL processes. | A day in the life Responsibilities of the Senior Service Management Analyst include, but are not limited to: Service Management – Practice Management Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for all deployment and maturity of Service Management Practices. Actively participate in planning and budgeting activities. Work closely with the ITSM Services team to identify the impact of any upgrades that may have on our Service Management practices. Organize and facilitate procedure reviews with key service stakeholders on a periodic basis. Represent ITSM Practices at any meetings and integration with other divisions. Establish the Service Management procedure training strategy and plans. Coordinate the development of supporting training material. Provide subject matter expertise to projects that require integration with the ITSM practices.
Contacts and Communication
Coordinate periodic meetings with stakeholders. Work closely with practice stakeholders and provide necessary support and training. Externally represent Payments Canada at various Service Management industry groups and committees.
Professional Development
The incumbent can expect to spend approximately 10-15 days annually attending courses and seminars, taking in-house self-study courses, and pursuing technical reading and research to maintain the skills required to perform the duties associated with this position.
Technical Competencies
ITIL, ServiceNow JIRA, Confluence, and other collaboration tools Google Suite BPMN 2.0 and Business Process Management practices.
Certification and experience with ITIL and associated processes
Quality Assurance/Control Business writing Personal Competencies Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills. Good problem-solving and advisory skills. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills. Well-developed analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to rapidly get a solid grasp of how a system works from the functional (user) perspective. | What you need to be successful Post-secondary degree or diploma in business and/or Information Systems fields. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a service management function, including ITIL processes. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification. Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks. | You will really stand out with Experience with Business Process Management (BPMN 2.0) is considered an asset. Knowledge of ServiceNow and other ITSM tools are considered an asset. | Salary range Our target starting rate for this role is $100,300 with flexibility based on your experience and qualifications. The full salary range and benefits package are detailed below. Please submit your application by July 31, 2026. | What's in it for you? Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment. Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible). Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over). Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days. 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible) Rewards and recognition program. Access to office gym facilities. Internal and external professional development opportunities. Fun team and organizational events. Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team. | Our Commitment to Fair Hiring At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate’s qualifications meet job requirements. It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions. | Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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About Payments Canada
The Canadian economy depends on the exchange of billions of dollars each day. Payments Canada is responsible for the clearing and settlement infrastructure, processes and rules essential to those transactions.
We are delegated by the Government of Canada to support a vibrant economy by helping to meet the payment needs of consumers and business, and empowering a new era of modern payments.
We're headquartered in Ottawa, with an office in Toronto, employing more than 300 full-time staff and operating under a board of directors. We are a public purpose, non-profit organization fully funded by the financial institutions that participate in our systems.
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Senior Service Management Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you! | Who we are We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the center of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.
Payments Canada — where our country connects: Payments Canada — Who we are
| Our culture
With our people in mind, we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada!
Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today!
You need to work here if
You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues. You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives. You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field. You want your work to make an impact in your community and country. Come and join us — where payments meet purpose! | What we are looking for The Senior Service Management Analyst reports to the Manager, ITSM Practices, and holds a pivotal position within the ITSM Practices team. This role is responsible for the implementation and practical application of essential ITIL functions to ensure compliance with, and surpass, governing standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, PPO, and FMI. Furthermore, the Senior Service Management Analyst will contribute to the governance, implementation, and release of all new ITIL processes. | A day in the life Responsibilities of the Senior Service Management Analyst include, but are not limited to: Service Management – Practice Management Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for all deployment and maturity of Service Management Practices. Actively participate in planning and budgeting activities. Work closely with the ITSM Services team to identify the impact of any upgrades that may have on our Service Management practices. Organize and facilitate procedure reviews with key service stakeholders on a periodic basis. Represent ITSM Practices at any meetings and integration with other divisions. Establish the Service Management procedure training strategy and plans. Coordinate the development of supporting training material. Provide subject matter expertise to projects that require integration with the ITSM practices.
Contacts and Communication
Coordinate periodic meetings with stakeholders. Work closely with practice stakeholders and provide necessary support and training. Externally represent Payments Canada at various Service Management industry groups and committees.
Professional Development
The incumbent can expect to spend approximately 10-15 days annually attending courses and seminars, taking in-house self-study courses, and pursuing technical reading and research to maintain the skills required to perform the duties associated with this position.
Technical Competencies
ITIL, ServiceNow JIRA, Confluence, and other collaboration tools Google Suite BPMN 2.0 and Business Process Management practices.
Certification and experience with ITIL and associated processes
Quality Assurance/Control Business writing Personal Competencies Well-developed communication (oral and written) skills. Good problem-solving and advisory skills. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills. Well-developed analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to rapidly get a solid grasp of how a system works from the functional (user) perspective. | What you need to be successful Post-secondary degree or diploma in business and/or Information Systems fields. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a service management function, including ITIL processes. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification. Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks. | You will really stand out with Experience with Business Process Management (BPMN 2.0) is considered an asset. Knowledge of ServiceNow and other ITSM tools are considered an asset. | Salary range Our target starting rate for this role is $100,300 with flexibility based on your experience and qualifications. The full salary range and benefits package are detailed below. Please submit your application by July 31, 2026. | What's in it for you? Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment. Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible). Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over). Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days. 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible) Rewards and recognition program. Access to office gym facilities. Internal and external professional development opportunities. Fun team and organizational events. Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team. | Our Commitment to Fair Hiring At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate’s qualifications meet job requirements. It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions. | Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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About Payments Canada
The Canadian economy depends on the exchange of billions of dollars each day. Payments Canada is responsible for the clearing and settlement infrastructure, processes and rules essential to those transactions.
We are delegated by the Government of Canada to support a vibrant economy by helping to meet the payment needs of consumers and business, and empowering a new era of modern payments.
We're headquartered in Ottawa, with an office in Toronto, employing more than 300 full-time staff and operating under a board of directors. We are a public purpose, non-profit organization fully funded by the financial institutions that participate in our systems.