Technical Analyst, Business Applications

Defence Construction Canada

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
The Technical Analyst, Business Applications, designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements automation and integration applications. The incumbent supports and/or installs software relating to Business Applications, participates in test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software, and carries out research on a variety of business application system concepts, practices and procedures.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
  • Perform technical analysis and development of automation and integration applications in support of business requirements and strategies, in conjunction with the IT Applications team, to efficiently produce applications
  • Develop technical requirements and translate business needs and functional documents into technical solutions, both in terms of application development and reporting
  • Analyze business processes, code and develop enhancements to add functionality and convert existing programs using applicable business applications
  • Gather functional and technical specifications for business reports and applications, and carry out research on solutions for software problems
  • Investigate and resolve critical system issues, and support Helpdesk colleagues in responding to Laserfiche-related queries
  • Create technical designs, specifications, change requests and documentation
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
  • Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate expectations
  • Manage risk
Other
  • Provide direction and assistance to the Business Analyst and Head Office departments to ensure proper integration of all systems software
  • Mentor and support teammates in responding to technical development questions and problems
  • Support the administration of Laserfiche, including user access and repository structures
  • Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
  • Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in information technology
  • Corporate business applications
  • Project and risk management principles
Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
  • Minimum: college diploma in computer science with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
  • Preferred: university degree in computer science and/or additional training, education or knowledge (i.e. Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK] and Information Technology Infrastructure Library [ITIL])
Abilities
  • Use computer programs to perform advanced tasks
  • Use applicable computer software and operating systems
  • Write technical solutions and guidance documents
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
  • Apply project management and risk management techniques
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
  • Provide functional direction and advice to other employees
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Typical office environment with occasional travel
Check out your benefitsWorking with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
o 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
o $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
o $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
o Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and Family
o Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
o Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
o Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
o Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and Retirement
o Public-service pension
o Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

Defence Construction Canada