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The Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Administrative Manager, Facilities Management, the Functional Analyst provides support to end users on Facilities Management systems including but not limited to Banner, Star Rez, Ops Commander, Secure, Qware, MBS and Fusion. The Functional Analyst acts as the main point of contact with the vendor of various systems for upgrades and functional releases. Responsible for conducting research on additional functionalities to see if there are additional modules that should be purchased or functionalities that should be integrated into the current environment. Reviews and understands the impact of new functionality or enhancements and updates end user documentation to reflect the changes.
The Functional Analyst works out of the Facilities Management Department and reports to the Administrative Manager, Facilities Management.
Union affiliation for this position is with Bargaining Unit 79. The position is evaluated at a Group 9 (salary range $50,572 - $61,814). Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful Functional Analyst you will possess an Undergraduate Degree in Business Systems or related discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills are required in this position. Strong presentation and facilitation skills and demonstrated skills in training and program evaluation will round out your experience as the successful candidate. Experience with StarRez, Operations Commander, KeyStone and Q-ware will be considered an asset.
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or please click "Apply Now" on CareerBecaon.
Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
The position will be posted on 07 May 2021 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on 21 May 2021. No telephone calls please.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed here on the Saint Mary's University Human Resources website.
At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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