Business Analyst - Supply Chain Management

Business Analyst - Supply Chain Management

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Posting Date: Oct 20, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Business Analyst - Supply Chain Management

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 https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx

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.

Join us!

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.

IMPORTANT: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, business partners, vendors and stakeholders in both virtual and in-person settings and must be able to adapt to changing operational and workplace requirements.

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities of this position includes, but are not limited to:

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.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position

APS Competencies

Competencies 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.

Some of the competencies critical for this position include

Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.

Drive for Results : Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop self and others : A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Develop Networks : Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Systems Thinking : Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Creative Problem Solving : Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

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 Ch