Job Information

Job Title: Business Analyst - SCM

Job Requisition ID: 88854

Ministry: Technology & Innovation

Location: Greater Edmonton Area / Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29/ bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/ year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page here.

1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment.

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great.

Role Responsibilities

Help power Government’s enterprise ERP. Turn business needs into stable, secure, and smarter 1GX solutions! Join the 1GX Centre of Excellence (CoE) and play a key role in strengthening the Government of Alberta’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that supports critical functions including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. The Business Analyst provides business analysis and delivery support for 1GX operations, projects and the production environment. With specialized expertise in HCM/Payroll, Finance, or Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, enable system improvements, and support scheduled upgrades.

You’ll work closely with the system integrator (Accenture) to review and guide system changes, resolve production issues, and deliver cross-government initiatives from initiation through implementation, ensuring outcomes are practical, compliant, and user-focused.

Responsibilities:

• Release & Enhancement Delivery: Lead analysis, design, testing, and implementation for new releases and features. Translate needs into clear requirements and detailed solution specifications. Support UAT readiness, test planning, and quality assurance activities.
• Change Control & Governance: Review, assess, and control system changes for alignment to standards and plans. Validate proposed solutions to ensure fit, effectiveness, and compliance. Identify opportunities to reduce customization and maximize 1GX capabilities.
• Production Support & Issue Resolution: Triage and investigate escalated incidents, issues, and operational questions. Coordinate resolution with Accenture and stakeholders; provide timely updates. Complete impact analysis using 1GX reporting and analytics tools.
• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization: Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities in processes and system use. Recommend changes that improve efficiency, control, and user experience. Support business cases, analysis, and adoption of new features and tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption: Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and working sessions to confirm requirements. Provide guidance on integration impacts across 1GX modules and services. Support change readiness, user adoption, and consistent practices across teams.
• Project Leadership & Delivery Management: Plan deliverables, schedules, risks, and dependencies from start to implementation. Monitor progress, report status, and manage change requests. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to committees/working groups as needed.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex needs into actionable requirements.
• Excellent organization, initiative, and priority management.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• A collaborative mindset and experience with enterprise systems or ERP environments.
• Openness to emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience:
• Working with SAP, ECC or S/4HANA in Source‑to‑Contract or Procure‑to‑Pay modules.
• In SAP Finance (FI), including understanding financial postings, invoice processing, and integration points with procurement and supply chain.
• In SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, OpenText, and other procurement SaaS applications.
• With SAP BTP integration, Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting and analytics.
• Proven expertise working with complex stakeholders and vendors, including leading requirement‑gathering sessions and evaluating solution feasibility.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes.
• Solid understanding of public sector procurement practices and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Procure‑to‑Pay, Sourcing, and Supplier Management processes in SAP.
• Demonstrated experience in IT testing and validation, particularly for Ariba and Fieldglass updates.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Equivalencies:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• SAP Certification in P2P S/4 HANA, Ariba or Fieldglass is a strong asset.
• Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience working in a large, public-sector environment.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional designation.
• Project Management Professional designation.
• Experience with basic accounting, budgeting and audit processes, controls, and trails.
• Experience in negotiation and obtaining commitment of others.
• Political acumen to manage political issues.

Notes

Terms of Employment: Up to three (3) permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: 36.25hrs/ week – Monday to Friday

Location: Greater Edmonton Area/ Alberta

This position supports a province-wide enterprise service and may involve a combination of on-site and remote work. Candidates within the Greater Edmonton Area will be expected to work from an assigned Government of Alberta office in accordance with operational requirements. Candidates residing elsewhere in Alberta may be considered for remote work; however, remote work is not guaranteed and may be subject to change. All employees may be required to attend a Government of Alberta office or other worksite for meetings, training, operational activities or other business requirements. Candidates must reside in Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.