Senior Systems Analyst at City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2026-145

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $63.45 – 66.13 – 69.07 – 71.97 – 75.11/hour

Schedule

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘T’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 6/11/26

This position works in the IT Public Services Applications organizational unit. This is complex analytical work at the senior level in coordinating and overseeing the planning, implementation, sustainment and efficient delivery of enterprise applications for reliability services and adherence to established standards and practices for the organization. An incumbent of this class develops multi-year application roadmaps; coordinates system upgrades and enhancements; ensures solutions align with business needs and technical standards; and coordinates and leads major projects. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in the administration of the unit with complex problems or policy matters discussed with a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of effective and efficient delivery of services and attainment of desired objectives. The incumbent will oversee the full lifecycle of applications, including roadmap development, system upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing sustainment; ensure that solutions are designed and delivered in alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards such as evaluating emerging technologies and vendor platforms to support modernization efforts, improving system performance, and guiding long-term investment decisions. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a university degree in computer sciences or engineering with specific courses related to application systems technologies and of the methods and techniques used in application system architecture and data integrations, and considerable related experience, including experience in project management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of application systems technologies and of the methods and techniques used in application system architecture and data integrations; IT governance, cybersecurity, privacy and accessibility standards; and problem definition and solution techniques applicable to the work performed. Ability to review project progress, resource allocation, budget compliance and alignment with departmental goals and the effective and efficient delivery of services and attainment of desired objectives; review vendor commitments for adherence to cybersecurity policies, secure configurations and access controls; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff and external contacts; prepare and present technical presentations both orally and in writing; and prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, statistics and documentation. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Mutual Agreement between Monday to Sunday, 6:00AM – 8:00PM)

Please apply online by June 22, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.