Systems Analyst Co-op, Information Technology (6-month contract) (Remote)
The Conference Board of Canada
Date: 2 weeks ago
Contract type: Full time
Remote
The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. CBoC undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.
We are seeking a Systems Analyst Co-op to join our Information Technology team.
Our Ideal Candidate is…. highly analytical, making you a natural in leading key activities, such as administrating and maintaining data integration between systems and applications. Proven record of accomplishment of troubleshooting and resolving issues. You constantly look for solutions that ensure quality as well as efficiency, and consistently demonstrated strong relationship management with clients. You enjoy new challenges and working in a collaborative, team environment.
We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.
About The Role
Required Skills and Qualifications:
At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a package that includes:
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBoC. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.
We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are seeking a Systems Analyst Co-op to join our Information Technology team.
Our Ideal Candidate is…. highly analytical, making you a natural in leading key activities, such as administrating and maintaining data integration between systems and applications. Proven record of accomplishment of troubleshooting and resolving issues. You constantly look for solutions that ensure quality as well as efficiency, and consistently demonstrated strong relationship management with clients. You enjoy new challenges and working in a collaborative, team environment.
We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.
About The Role
- Consistently provides professional, friendly and engaging services to all users as a trustworthy advisor.
- Provide technical administration and support for our 3rd party enterprise applications.
- Liaise with vendors and service providers for procurement of equipment and setup.
- IT inventory and asset management, service request, catalogue and standard operating methods.
- Support access management and identity management
- Maintain enterprise applications by resolving data integration, system integration and production issues.
- Install, maintain and configure application software and computer hardware.
- Commitment to producing high quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers.
- Manage technical documentation, user guides and training equipment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Working towards a post-secondary degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal skills.
- Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working hours is a requirement of this role.
- Experience working with the following technologies are an asset:
- Active Directory
- Windows Server 2016/19
- Azure, cloud environments
- Windows 10 / 11
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- SharePoint, OneDrive, MS Teams
- MS Intune Support
- SQL relational databases
- IT employee onboarding duties
- IT Administrative duties
At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a package that includes:
- Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada.
- A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success through our Recognition programs.
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP): We understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging and EFAP supports you and your family during difficult times.
- Work/Life Balance: We offer the option of compressed workweeks with Friday afternoon closures.
- A modern, defined benefit (DB) pension plan: We care about your future and offer an optional pension plan with a 5% match eligibility from Day One
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBoC. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.
We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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