BCNET Careers

We’re a small dynamic team that loves what we do, and thrive on our ability to make a difference for our higher education member community in British Columbia. Our work environment is diverse, collegial and entrepreneurial. 

We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, and complete range of benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, healthcare coverage and wellness allowance.

Business Analyst Shared Services and Technology

Are you a clear communicator? Business and technology savvy? Client centered? Do you enjoy starting things from scratch and designing how they will function? We need a business analyst who is ready to work hard and learn fast, while supporting critical learning infrastructure. We need someone who will take an idea, involve the membership to develop business cases, service plans and funding proposals, and ensure that these services meet client needs.

BCNET is seeking a passionate individual to join our team at our Victoria location, on the UVic campus. The ideal candidate is equipped with a desire to work with the entire BC higher education sector and to leverage benefits from shared systems and technology across the sector. Last but not least, the candidate must be passionate about delivering value to our members.

The BCNET Business Analyst, Shared Systems and Technology is responsible for the analysis and development of service plans and documents that can directly benefit BCNET members through collaboration and sharing. In addition, this individual will interact with new and existing working groups to support their objectives as defined in the service plans, assist in collection of service metrics and provide project management for new services and enhancements to existing services. 

 

How to apply: 

Please send resume and cover letter to careers2@bc.net

Closing Date: 4:00 PM Friday March 31, 2023

 

Job Duties and Tasks:

  • Working under the Director, Shared Systems and Technology, to develop new and/or modify business cases and financial models
  • Act as a service owner for specific services utilized by all BC public higher sector including:
    • Defining and refining service plans, including reviewing and identifying new growth areas,
    • Preparing metrics and briefing materials for BCNET Board, Executive and committees as required,
    • Reviewing, analyzing, and considering optimizations for all services and business systems,
    • Assist working groups with research specifications and requirements for technology procurements.
  • Works with BCNET committees, working groups, board, higher education stakeholders and vendors
  • Work with service participants in all areas of service development, implementation, and operation
  • Participate and provide support to service working groups and other groups as defined
  • Assist in the development of support and funding requests for submission to third party organizations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergraduate degree in business or commerce, or acceptable combination of education, training and experience
  • Experience as a business analyst or related position
  • Experience in relationship management with stakeholders and vendors
  • Experience working within the higher education sector.

 

SKILLS:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with team members, collaborators, and clients, with sensitivity to the level of technical communication appropriate to the task and audience
  • Demonstrated documentation writing ability with an aptitude for computing and networking technology
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks.

 

ABOUT BCNET:

At BCNET, we foster a culture of inclusion, where everyone is welcomed and valued. We embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion as a source our strength, where everyone contributes and thrives.

BCNET is one of the leading shared services organization in research and education networks. We offer technology services and solutions enabling world class research and education anywhere in British Columbia by harnessing the collaborative spirit of our members.

As a not-for-profit shared services organization, we continuously engage with our stakeholders to explore, develop, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our members.

We offer an excellent compensation package including competitive salary, and a complete range of benefits including defined benefit pension plan, healthcare coverage and wellness allowance. Our work environment is diverse, collegial and entrepreneurial. 

Director, Member Engagement

The Director of Member Engagement provides management and business leadership in supporting the organization’s relationship management, service delivery, and communication functions. As an integral member of the executive team, the Director of Member Engagement contributes to the strategic objectives of the organization and is responsible for developing and executing relationship management, marketing, and communication programs that support BCNET in accomplishing its mission and supporting its vision. The director will lead the organization’s stakeholder engagement strategy and execute a program that will help BCNET to build, maintain, and strengthen its relationships with key stakeholders. In addition, the Director of Member Engagement is responsible for the organization’s professional development and training service portfolio. The director oversees the organization’s corporate brand, marketing and communication strategies, and digital online presence.

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EduRoam Adoption Specialist

Have you used EduRoam while at your Institution? Would you like to be part of making EduRoam available in libraries, recreation centers, airports and other public locations? Are you a clear communicator? Client centered? We need an outgoing person, willing to reach out and interact with public bodies in BC, to assist in the adoption of EduRoam outside of higher education campuses.

BCNET is seeking a passionate individual to join our team. The ideal candidate is equipped with a desire to work on behalf of the entire BC higher education sector to implement EduRoam in public spaces around the Province. Last but not least, the candidate must be passionate about delivering value to our members. 

 

How to apply: 

Please send resume and cover letter to careers2@bc.net

Closing Date: 4:00 PM Friday April 14, 2023

 

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: 

  • Working under the Director, Shared Systems and Technology, this position will interact with Cities, Towns, Municipalities, Public Libraries and Airport Authorities to assist in the implementation of EduRoam
  • Work with higher education stakeholders to strategize methods to streamline uptake of EduRoam
  • Work with BCNET and CANARIE to improve reporting methods and metrics.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate degree in business or commerce, or acceptable combination of education, training and experience
  • Experience in a client service role
  • Experience in relationship and contract management with stakeholders and vendors
  • Experience in project management.

 

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with team members, collaborators, and clients, with sensitivity to the level of technical communication appropriate to the task and audience
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks
  • Self-starter able to take initiative under supervision.

 

ABOUT BCNET:

At BCNET, we foster a culture of inclusion, where everyone is welcomed and valued. We embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion as a source our strength, where everyone contributes and thrives.

BCNET is one of the leading shared services organization in research and education networks. We offer technology services and solutions enabling world class research and education anywhere in British Columbia by harnessing the collaborative spirit of our members.

As a not-for-profit shared services organization, we continuously engage with our stakeholders to explore, develop, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our members.

We offer an excellent compensation package including competitive salary, and a complete range of benefits including defined benefit pension plan, healthcare coverage and wellness allowance. Our work environment is diverse, collegial and entrepreneurial.

Senior Business Analyst - ERP

Are you a clear communicator? ERP savvy? Client centered? Do you enjoy starting things from scratch and designing how they will function? We need a Senior Business Analyst - ERP who is ready to work hard and learn fast, while supporting critical ERP infrastructure. We need someone who will take an idea, involve the membership in developing business cases, service plans and funding proposals, while working in partnership with BCNET, ERP consortia and external partners.

BCNET is seeking a passionate individual to join our team.  The ideal candidate is equipped with a desire to work with the entire BC higher education sector and to leverage benefits from shared systems and technology across the sector. Last but not least, the candidate must be passionate about delivering value to our members.

The BCNET Senior Business Analyst - ERP, Shared Systems and Technology is responsible for the analysis and development of ERP service plans and documents that can directly benefit BCNET members through collaboration and sharing. In addition, this individual will interact with new and existing working groups to support their objectives as defined in the service plans, assist in collection of service metrics and provide project management for new services and enhancements to existing services.

NOTE: This is an ERP strategic analysis position and not an operational role.

 

How to apply: 

Please send resume and cover letter to careers2@bc.net

Closing Date: 4:00 PM Wednesday April 12, 2023

 

Job Duties and Tasks

  • Working under the Director, Shared Systems and Technology, to lead an analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for continuous improvement
  • Act as an ERP service owner for BC public higher sector including:
    • Developing long term strategic plans, and service roadmaps,
    • Defining and refining service plans, including reviewing and identifying new growth areas,
    • Preparing metrics and briefing materials for BCNET Board, Executive, ERP members and committees as required,
    • Reviewing, analyzing, and considering optimizations and service improvements for ERP services.
  • Works with higher education stakeholders and vendors to develop long term sustainable strategies
  • Assist in the development of support and funding requests for submission to third party organizations.

 

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of increasing ERP responsibilities
  • 3+ years working within the higher education sector
  • Undergraduate degree in business or commerce, or acceptable combination of education, training and experience
  • Experience as a business analyst, ERP Lead or related position
  • Experience in relationship and contract management with stakeholders and vendors.

 

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Excellent portfolio and project management skills
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with team members, collaborators, and clients, with sensitivity to the level of technical communication appropriate to the task and audience
  • Demonstrated documentation writing ability with an aptitude for computing and ERP technology
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks.

 

ABOUT BCNET:

At BCNET, we foster a culture of inclusion, where everyone is welcomed and valued. We embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion as a source our strength, where everyone contributes and thrives.

BCNET is one of the leading shared services organization in research and education networks. We offer technology services and solutions enabling world class research and education anywhere in British Columbia by harnessing the collaborative spirit of our members.

As a not-for-profit shared services organization, we continuously engage with our stakeholders to explore, develop, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our members.

We offer an excellent compensation package including competitive salary, and a complete range of benefits including defined benefit pension plan, healthcare coverage and wellness allowance. Our work environment is diverse, collegial and entrepreneurial.

 

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