TAMRMS#: B05
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Information Technology Business Analyst Position
Notice given by: Councillor Hughes
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
recommendation
That the Information Technology Business Analyst position for $91,500 is unfunded.
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Administration's Understanding of the Intent of the Motion:
That the Information Technology Business Analyst position FTE requested would not be approved for 2026 and the funds transferred to the Growth Stabilization Reserve.
SUMMARY
If this motion is passed and the Information Technology Business Analyst FTE is not approved, it will significantly impede digital transformation, process improvement and automation efforts, resulting in delayed projects, and missed opportunities for operational improvements. It will compromise project execution, increase risks of delays, scope creep, and poor adoption, and reduce the quality of information for IT Governance decisions, contributing to misaligned technology investments and diminished value from technology initiatives.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
None required.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The IT Business Analyst is a critical link between business departments and technical teams, ensuring technology solutions address organizational needs and priorities and that technology enables the services and improvements needed. The business analyst facilitates stakeholder engagement, identifies business requirements, analyzes business processes, and supports process automation initiatives so the technology implemented improves service delivery and operational efficiency. The business analyst also supports IT Governance by providing analysis for technology investment requests, enabling informed decision-making and reducing risks of project delays, scope creep, and misaligned investments
Adding this business analyst role will ensure proper scoping, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, enabling successful project execution, improved process ...
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