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.
Since the creation of Canada's first Executive MBA in 1968, Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business has emerged as a dynamic teaching and
learning setting with a reputation for producing global-class research for the knowledge economy.
Our undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs demonstrate a spirit of innovation, flexibility and relevance. Supported by extensive partnerships with public,
private and not-for-profit organizations, our goal is to produce broadly educated, enterprising and socially responsible managers capable of making lasting
contributions to their communities.
Beedie IT team at Beedie develop, maintain and support IT systems and solutions that support our faculty and staff.
About the Role
The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, upgrade, enhancement, operational support, and re-engineering of business processes and systems for the Beedie School of Business administrative information systems. The position oversees the administration of major components within Beedie’s Teaching, Research & Collaboration System (TRACS) and provides leadership and direction for systems development projects and initiatives. The Business Systems Analyst assumes a lead role in the design of new systems structures and evaluates the procedural compatibility between existing and upgraded systems; leads the functional and systems configuration of modules specific to different business areas; re-engineers and documents business processes; conducts research and documents procedural data related to University governance policies; assesses transitional requirements during system changes; performs application testing; identifies report requirements and specifications; develops system security protocols; and participates in the preparation, evaluation, and delivery of training materials and staff training. The position provides leadership
and supervision to junior technical staff. The incumbent of the position analyses financial and business reporting requirements, and develops structured queries and reports to provide data for business planning and decision-making processes. The Business Systems Analyst works collaboratively with other technical personnel, both within and external to the Beedie School of Business.
Full Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computing Science, or a related discipline, with four years of relevant experience in complex systems analysis, software design and development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of systems analysis, software development practices, agile methodology, and system security issues.
- Excellent knowledge of a range of administrative service and common business functions and processes (e.g., records management, academic rules, programming, policies and procedures, reconciliations, and reporting etc.).
- Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
- Employer paid extended health & dental plans
- Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Additional Information
The assignment end date is January 15, 2027.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
