Division: Strategy and Transformation
Department: Digital Technology
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 24 months.
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Labour Group: The Society
Posting: 5540
This position consults with divisions in the Corporation to identify potential solutions for business problems, establish project priorities and recommend strategies for implementation and integration of projects.
- Consults with divisions to determine Corporate information needs and system requirements, and plays a key role in managing relationships with the divisions, including advising other divisions on available IT services and solutions.
- Provides advice and consultation to other divisions regarding gathering business requirements and preparing departmental computing plans, project prioritisation and the maintenance of the Corporate Long-Range Systems Plan.
- Recruits, directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates performance of assigned staff.
- Conducts feasibility studies and recommends alternatives; identifies system requirements for implementation; and develops a statement-of-requirements document.
- Reviews the potential of information systems projects and provides consultation regarding the development of systems.
- Supports the lifecycle of a project including developing business case, initiates, plans and controls projects, and prepare forecasts of short- and long-term projects.
- Plans and manages studies to identify productivity improvements through effective management techniques and tools.
- Obtains consensus on the priority of projects; recommends the resources to meet goals; and oversees the implementation of projects.
- Maintains current knowledge of technological advancements as they pertain to departmental and corporate requirements.
- Assists with planning and managing the maintenance and revision of Corporate information systems, including procedures and the use of new methods.
- Assists with the integration of data within the Corporation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
- Degree in computer science, commerce, business administration or related discipline.
- Seven to nine years’ experience in information services, including three years' experience as a Systems Analyst.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Thorough knowledge of information processing hardware and software, including knowledge of current innovations.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and to work independently.
- Ability to analyze diverse systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare and present presentations of a specialized nature.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate with all levels of the organization and external contacts.
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per annum (2026 rates). An annual supplement of $13,790.88 on top of the regular annual rate will also apply.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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