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The Organization:
First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture and artistic heritage of First Nations people. The University is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. First Nations University is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.
Duties and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an Undergraduate Degree in Business or a related field with a certificate in project management. Five (5) years related experience in research, analysis, report writing and project management is required. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
The Senior Analyst contributes to strategic and business planning, policy development and operational process; Participates in the preparation and development of the Universitys strategic, business and operational plans; Support the Academic and Administrative teams by maintaining an overview of initiatives across the organization to identify synergies, opportunities and overload; Acts as liaison with committees and task groups collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure project success; Tracks the progress of all projects/programs and processes arising from the University's strategic and operational planning process; Identifies develops, implements, and provides ongoing project management support for innovation and other initiatives required by the University.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Work Setting
- Public sector
Area Of Specialization
- Corporate development planning
- Business management
- Business methods analysis
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Electronic Mail
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- General office equipment
- Data analysis software
- Internet browser