Information Services - Application Analyst

Join our team! Application Analyst Full Time | 35 Hours Internal | External Competition No. CS-24-28 $85,324 - $104,937 Annual Salary The City of Wetaskiwin Situated just 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin is the home of possibility! Nestled by the hills where peace was made, Wetaskiwin is a vibrant, sustainable, and self-sufficient small city with abundant nature and agriculture, a resilient economy, and much more. If you're looking to be part of a unique local government that embraces a people-first philosophy, look no further! We are a diverse, collaborative, and enthusiastic team committed to doing things better—and we’re making it happen! The City of Wetaskiwin is dedicated to upholding our core values of Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. We promote positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships within our team, encouraging the sharing of ideas, and turning them into actionable plans. The Opportunity

Responsibilities :

• Create, test, and deploy software solutions that address business needs.
• Assist users with incident management, resolve system issues, and serve as the primary contact with vendors.
• Provide expert advice and work with cross-functional teams for successful solution delivery.
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and develop strategies for improvement.
• Help develop, review, and maintain organizational standards and templates to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Mentor junior team members to support their growth and development.

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• ITIL Foundations Certificate, PMP or PRINCE2 accreditation is considered an asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years directly related working experience in the area of Information Technology, Computer Science, Programming, Enterprise computing environment.
• Proven experience in administering or using a relational database such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in business process optimization and the development of data integration and data interoperability.
• Must possess an Alberta Driver’s License and use own vehicle for work purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high level of expertise in technical and analytical skills.
• Possess excellent customer service skills to work and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work well independently and thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent ability to assess and evaluate options creatively to achieve optimal outcomes and solutions.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and manage imminent deadlines.

What We Offer :

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance) commencing on date of hire.
• Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
• Employee, Family Assistance Program.
• 3 weeks of paid annual vacation time.
• 2 Personal Days per year with an additional Anniversary Day off!
• Participation in the Earned Day off program.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

Application Deadline and Details : Closing Date : October 27, 2024 How to Apply : Click the link below!