Senior Systems Analyst - Renal Program

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Req ID: 227508

Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: REN Nova Scotia Renal Program

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

The Renal Senior System Analyst reports to the Renal Program Manager, Informatics and Reporting, and plays a key role in transforming healthcare data into actionable information that supports patient care, program performance, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making.

The Senior System Analyst partners with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to understand reporting and information needs and translate those requirements into effective data solutions. The role combines advanced technical expertise in clinical data management, database development, and SQL programming with strong analytical, consultation, and reporting capabilities.

Responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of database solutions, the Senior System Analyst ensures the efficient storage, security, retrieval, and reporting of clinical and operational data. The position supports the design and delivery of reporting and analytics products that enable evidence-informed decision-making across the Renal Program and the broader health system.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and responding to urgent requests with short turnaround times.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Degree or diploma in an Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analysis or Health Related discipline.
• Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Technology, Business Analysis or Health Related field
• Including 2+ years’ experience in application programming, systems analysis, business analysis or systems support.
• Strong proficiency in SQL programming, ability to write stored procedures and advanced SQL queries with emphasis on efficiency for high volume reports
• Experience in .NET Framework software development
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in SQL queries, data integrity, privacy, and security
• Experience with healthcare data, information systems and terminology an asset
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union

Band: NU05

Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04

Annual Salary: $89,213 - $109,278

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.