HomeMy Public PortalAboutSystems Analyst_Job Description_2021-03-22Municipality of the District of Chester
Position Description
Position Title: Systems Analyst
Reports to: Director of Information Services (Chester)
Director of Finance (Lunenburg)
Location: Municipal of the District of Chester/Town of Lunenburg, Subject to
change
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. May be subject to change.
Overtime as may be required.
Status: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Administrative
Salary Band: Middle Managers/Coordinators
Approved: March 22, 2021
SCOPE
The Systems Analyst will assist the Director of Information Services with the overall computer
systems required by the Municipality of Chester.
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
1. The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all
employees are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health
and Safety Policy and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as
Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia.
2. The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of
Nova Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance with the appropriate
Legislation as well.
QUALIFICATIONS (SOME EXAMPLES BELOW)
1. University Degree or Community College Diploma in Computer Science.
2. 2-5 years of experience in a related position.
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3. Working knowledge and experience in various software applications including Microsoft
Applications such as the Office 365 Suite, Windows Operating Systems and Servers, SQL
Server Experience with C, Python and Linux considered an asset.
4. Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting skills with network components, workstations,
and printers.
5. Working knowledge of GIS and Information Management would be considered an asset.
6. Proven analytical skills.
7. Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
8. Must possess strong interpersonal skills together with strong oral and written
communication abilities.
9. Certifications in VMWare, Security, Microsoft considered an asset.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Responsible for:
1. Reporting to the Director of Information Services, The Systems Analyst is responsible for
assisting with database design and development, hardware and network maintenance, end
user support, network security, software applications, disaster recovery and client server
architecture.
2. This position is also responsible for providing IT support to the Town of Lunenburg on a
part-time basis.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Systems Analyst. The
listing in not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the employee’s initiative to expand his/her
function beyond this scope nor is it intended to limit the Director right to assign other duties.
1. Maintaining and upgrading existing systems as required.
2. Designing new computer systems and frameworks.
3. Troubleshooting technical issues.
4. Risk mitigation and disaster recovery planning.
5. Collaborating with GIS Specialist, Records Manager, and IT Director to resolve issues and
ensuring solutions are viable and consistent.
6. Creating system guidelines and manuals for the Municipality.
7. Running training sessions and workshops on system processes and software.
8. Conducting regular reviews of systems and generating reports on efficiencies and
improvement areas.
9. Responsible for supporting an ITL compliant helpdesk.
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10. Structuring and prioritizing business requirements and communicating plans with
stakeholders for review and approval.
11. Assisting in the development and implementation of security protocols.
12. Report writing using Microsoft Report writer, Crystal Reports, and other technologies.
A Systems Analyst should also possess these skills:
Critical thinking ability.
Strong problem-solving capacity.
High-level written and verbal communications skills.
Project management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Knowledge of data modelling and data visualization tools.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. A valid driver’s license is required.
DIRECT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Director of Information Services.
CONTACT
1. Members of Council and Staff.
2. Municipal Solicitor.