RQ11882 – Systems Analyst – Intermediate

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11882

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Systems Analyst with strong expertise in systems analysis, system design, architecture, database modelling, SQL development, and application development using Java and Angular. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in systems analysis and design, preferably within large and complex business environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technical analysis, developing system architecture and design documentation, coordinating development and testing activities, supporting system integration and implementation, and ensuring the delivery of cost-effective I&IT solutions aligned with business requirements and Ontario Public Service (OPS) standards.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ11882 – Systems Analyst – Intermediate
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: 20 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C2, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
• Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027
• Business Days: 85.00
• Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: No Clearance Required
  
  

Must Have

• 5+ years of System Analysis and Design experience, preferably in a large, complex business environment.
• Experience preparing and delivering design documents.
• Strong knowledge and experience in system architecture.
• Experience in database modelling, including logical, physical, and conceptual modelling.
• Experience developing SQL scripts for databases.
• Experience programming with object-oriented programming languages:
• • Java (Required)
  • Angular
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
  

Description

The successful candidate will provide senior technical expertise, project leadership, and coordination throughout the development, implementation, and maintenance of a diverse range of cost-effective I&IT solutions. The candidate will also provide technical advice to clients and leverage Ontario Public Service (OPS) I&IT solutions and applications to meet program and service goals while ensuring efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical expertise in the overall analysis of the design and architecture of systems solutions.
• Evaluate recommendations and ensure that all recommended solutions for improvement are aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Identify short-term and long-term project goals and objectives and, as a senior technical expert, define and identify program and service delivery requirements in support of the development and/or acquisition of client applications.
• Lead the analysis, development, and documentation of the design and architecture of systems solutions.
• Lead the development of testing, integration, and implementation of systems solutions into client applications.
• Guide feasibility studies and cost-effective analyses of proposed client I&IT initiatives and ensure that all studies and analyses are documented.
• Lead the technical aspects of projects related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of client applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Plan, schedule, and estimate resources; provide technical expertise and coordination; monitor progress; and provide management with project status updates.
• Gather requirements and translate business documents into technical specifications.
• Lead development and support teams working with multidimensional and relational databases and their applications for effective planning, budgeting, strategizing, and forecasting procedures.
• Design and develop complex applications utilizing relational and multidimensional databases.
• Provide implementation and post-implementation support as required.
• Oversee the research and evaluation of technical components involved in the acquisition of software, hardware, technology, systems, and products.
• Recommend and direct the measurement and improvement of tools, techniques, standards, and performance criteria to control the quality of application development initiatives.
• Provide coaching and direction to junior analysts throughout projects related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of client applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
  

General Skills

• Specialized technical expertise in the overall analysis of system design and architecture.
• Ability to evaluate recommendations and ensure proposed improvements align with project goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify project goals, objectives, and program/service delivery requirements.
• Experience leading technical analysis, development, documentation, testing, integration, and implementation activities.
• Ability to guide feasibility studies and cost-effective analyses of I&IT initiatives.
• Experience managing technical project activities throughout all stages of the SDLC.
• Strong requirements-gathering and technical specification development capabilities.
• Experience working with relational and multidimensional databases.
• Ability to provide implementation and post-implementation support.
• Experience evaluating technical components for software, hardware, technology, systems, and products.
• Ability to improve application development tools, techniques, standards, and performance criteria.
• Ability to coach and guide junior analysts.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience in Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience with middleware and gateways.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
• Experience with the development and maintenance of documentation as per methodology.
• Good working knowledge of Dimensions and Facts.
• Knowledge of multidimensional structures (cubes).
• Ability to gather, review, and provide feedback on business requirements.
  
  

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

• Systems Analysis Experience – 40%
• 5+ years of System Analysis and Design experience, preferably in a large, complex business environment.
• Expert knowledge in reverse engineering Physical Data Models and creating Entity Relationship Models (ERD) and Metadata Reports.
• Demonstrated experience across all project cycles, from Analysis and Design through Development, Testing, and Implementation.
• Knowledge and experience related to the TRA (Threat, Risk, Assessment) process and preparation of appropriate documentation.
• Experience preparing architecture artifacts, including TRA artifacts.
• Business, Testing & Integration Experience – 20%
• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience, including conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and requirements gathering.
• 5+ years of system testing and integration testing experience.
• Demonstrated system integration experience, including the ability to understand different systems and quickly learn new technologies.
• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance, preparing Test Plans and Test Cases, and executing and monitoring unit, integration, and UAT testing while working directly with clients.
• Proven experience with requirement elicitation techniques such as user interviews, workshops, JAD facilitation, and interpreting business needs into system design requirements.
• Manual system testing and integration testing experience, including creating test cases and test plans.
• Public Sector Experience – 5%
• Knowledge of GO-IT Standards (GO-ITS) and Enterprise Architecture within the RGDMS system.
• AODA Experience – 5%
• Hands-on experience with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Knowledge of accessibility compliance principles as presented in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA.
  
  

How to Apply

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Mandatory Documents

• Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
• References (Mandatory)
• Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
  
  

Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

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