Sr. Analyst, Legacy and Architecture

Job title:

Sr. Analyst, Legacy and Architecture

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Sr. Analyst, Legacy and Architecture
Job Requisition ID: 69903
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: ​$2,757.39 – $3,604.17 bi-weekly. ($71,967 to $94,068 per year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans where the rule of law is upheld, and government undertakings are administered according to law. In collaboration with the judiciary, law enforcement, public safety, and health, the ministry provides programs and services that ensure access to justice and support the needs of Albertans involved in the justice system. Follow this link to find out more about our department .Within the ministry, the Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives (SSII) Division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and partners with Technology and Innovation (T&I) to modernize service delivery to simplify and enhance programs for Albertans, provide an improved user experience for users interacting with the justice system, reduce administrative burden on staff, and enable sustainability of programs.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Ministry of Justice has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Analyst role in the Modernization, IMT and Research branch!Are you skilled at software engineering, end to end system design, or legacy system transformation and want to lead the way in transforming Justice systems and services to deliver improved user experiences, services and enhanced outcomes for Albertans interacting with the Justice system? Do you enjoy identifying challenges and leading the charge to solutions? If so, the Senior Analyst, Legacy and Architecture role in the newly formed Modernization, IMT and Research branch within the Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division may just be right for you!Reporting to the Manager, Legacy and Architecture, you will play a key role in driving innovation and modernization across ministry IT initiatives. Your responsibilities will include identifying emerging issues, conducting research, and contributing to the planning and prioritization of critical technology projects that support a wide range of departmental goals. You will engage stakeholders to drive alignment on key legacy application modernization and service transformation initiatives. Additionally, you will propose best practices and technology recommendations for system design and development, promote the standardization of terminologies and processes, and help establish reusable patterns and solutions.In this role, you will assess and develop strategies for legacy system replacement initiatives, gather and analyze both functional and non-functional requirements, and support business case development, options analysis, feasibility studies, and jurisdictional scans. You will also contribute to the proposal and review of end-to-end system design initiatives to ensure effective and sustainable solutions.Key responsibilities for this position:

• Design innovative end-to-end technology solutions for legacy systems by analyzing business workflows, creating modular architectures while ensuring security, data integrity, and compliance with government mandates.
• Lead comprehensive assessments of the ministry’s technology ecosystem to identify opportunities for reducing technical debt, enable data-driven prioritization, and optimize systems to better align with evolving business objectives.
• Drive initiatives in IMT governance, compliance, and risk management, including the creation of legacy system decommissioning plans, business continuity strategies, and the smooth transition from legacy systems to future-state solutions.
• Facilitate strong collaboration across end users, subject matter experts, project and product teams, business partners, and implementation teams to uncover and validate user needs, refine business requirements, promote standardization, and champion continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the successful delivery and adoption of digital solutions by assisting business teams with change management activities and helping to embed new technologies and re-engineered processes into day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate and conduct activities that support ministry, division, and branch initiatives – ensuring work aligns with business priorities, providing regular updates and status reports, and escalating risks and issues to the manager as needed.

.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Agility

QualificationsRequirements:

• A related university degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ of progressively responsible related experience in end to end system design, and delivery is required.

Assets:

• Experience in analysis, design, different IT architectures (application, integration, data), software development lifecycle, options identification, task prioritization, risk analysis and mitigation, supporting business case development, and producing reports for decision making.
• Experience with communicating technical concepts to varied audiences, stakeholder engagement, and alignment in complex IT systems design and delivery.
• Experience in system and data migration planning within a large organization.
• Verifiable initiatives or achievements to stay current with policy, and or changing technology landscapes.

Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter. Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter.Notes

• 1 full time permanent position located in Oxbridge Place, Edmonton, Alberta.
• Some travel (up to 25%) may be required.
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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.What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
• Professional learning and development –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

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 for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.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 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact TAS Administrator Krista Lammie at .

Expected salary

$71967 – 94068 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:59:18 GMT

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