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About the role
Senior Business Analyst - INF004998
Employment Type**:** SGEU Term 9 months or more
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry**:** 001 Agriculture
Salary Range**:** $44.410-$55.654 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.12.
The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to fostering a prosperous and market-driven agricultural industry by providing a supportive legislative framework, policies, programs, and services. Through initiatives such as research funding, policy development, regulatory oversight, extension and technology transfer, asset management, program delivery, and business risk management, we aim to support farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Our goal is to enable a globally competitive, thriving, and sustainable agriculture and food sector.
To further our mission, the Corporate Services Branch is currently seeking a dedicated and client-focused individual to join our team as a Senior Business Analyst. This key position requires someone with exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Working in a team environment, you will be responsible for facilitating business analysis activities and developing associated products for various technology-related projects and initiatives. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will excel in conducting thorough research and business needs analysis to identify and implement effective solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Your ability to understand their requirements and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering valuable insights and driving successful outcomes.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:
- Research, design, develop, and maintain various applications and databases for the Ministry, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM;
- Engage with ministry staff and stakeholders to analyze current and future business needs and develop comprehensive business requirements to meet the needs of their business into the future;
- Establish quality standards to ensure consistency and make recommendations for changes and improvements;
- Develop change management materials and user guidance documents to ensure business clients successfully adopt and implement the technology or process;
- Act as the conduit between the ministry, other ministry partners and vendors;
- Provides Tier 2 support by investigating reported system issues, analyzing root causes, and determining if problems relate to user error, business process, configuration, or application setup; and
- Recreates and troubleshoots system issues, adjusting configurations when possible or escalating to technical teams or vendors, and monitors resolution to ensure consistent system performance.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of various IT applications, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM;
- The ability to identify, clarify and analyze problems and develop and implement solutions and/or recommendations;
- Advanced communication skills to communicate effectively with a variety of technical colleagues and non-technical clients;
- The ability to build and maintain co-operative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, team members, business clients, external stakeholders and service providers;
- A comprehensive understanding of project management, change management and continuous improvement principles;
- A comprehensive knowledge of business needs analysis/business process improvement methodologies, tools and processes; and
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills to solve complex issues.
Typically, the knowledge for this position would be attained through a university degree in Computer Science, business analysis certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating a high level of problem-solving and communication.
The Ministry’s deep-rooted values system of Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence, and Leadership at all levels serves as the foundation to ensure results are achieved. The successful candidate must be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, with a reputation for integrity and a focus on service excellence and innovation in their work.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks
Criminal Record Check Requirement**:** The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Jun 26, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Business Analyst - INF004998
Employment Type**:** SGEU Term 9 months or more
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry**:** 001 Agriculture
Salary Range**:** $44.410-$55.654 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.12.
The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to fostering a prosperous and market-driven agricultural industry by providing a supportive legislative framework, policies, programs, and services. Through initiatives such as research funding, policy development, regulatory oversight, extension and technology transfer, asset management, program delivery, and business risk management, we aim to support farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Our goal is to enable a globally competitive, thriving, and sustainable agriculture and food sector.
To further our mission, the Corporate Services Branch is currently seeking a dedicated and client-focused individual to join our team as a Senior Business Analyst. This key position requires someone with exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Working in a team environment, you will be responsible for facilitating business analysis activities and developing associated products for various technology-related projects and initiatives. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will excel in conducting thorough research and business needs analysis to identify and implement effective solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Your ability to understand their requirements and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering valuable insights and driving successful outcomes.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:
- Research, design, develop, and maintain various applications and databases for the Ministry, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM;
- Engage with ministry staff and stakeholders to analyze current and future business needs and develop comprehensive business requirements to meet the needs of their business into the future;
- Establish quality standards to ensure consistency and make recommendations for changes and improvements;
- Develop change management materials and user guidance documents to ensure business clients successfully adopt and implement the technology or process;
- Act as the conduit between the ministry, other ministry partners and vendors;
- Provides Tier 2 support by investigating reported system issues, analyzing root causes, and determining if problems relate to user error, business process, configuration, or application setup; and
- Recreates and troubleshoots system issues, adjusting configurations when possible or escalating to technical teams or vendors, and monitors resolution to ensure consistent system performance.
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of various IT applications, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM;
- The ability to identify, clarify and analyze problems and develop and implement solutions and/or recommendations;
- Advanced communication skills to communicate effectively with a variety of technical colleagues and non-technical clients;
- The ability to build and maintain co-operative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, team members, business clients, external stakeholders and service providers;
- A comprehensive understanding of project management, change management and continuous improvement principles;
- A comprehensive knowledge of business needs analysis/business process improvement methodologies, tools and processes; and
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills to solve complex issues.
Typically, the knowledge for this position would be attained through a university degree in Computer Science, business analysis certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating a high level of problem-solving and communication.
The Ministry’s deep-rooted values system of Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence, and Leadership at all levels serves as the foundation to ensure results are achieved. The successful candidate must be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, with a reputation for integrity and a focus on service excellence and innovation in their work.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks
Criminal Record Check Requirement**:** The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Jun 26, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.