Project Analyst (24 month temporary, HYBRID)

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.

Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.

This job may require travel to Toronto or London or in other locations across Ontario for in office days, training, or events.  In office days are typically held monthly.  Travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with WSIB policies. 

Salary Grade:  N04        From:  $62,187.00  To:  $77,734.00

Job Summary:

Are you an inspiring technology professional with a drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your passion for performance measurement and reporting experience to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board? If so, consider joining the IT Strategy & Performance Planning department during an exciting time of modernization.

As an IT Project Analyst, you will work within the IT Strategy & Performance Planning department to identify, obtain and analyze information related to IT performance utilizing project management principles, support reporting focusing on data, metrics and process. Ensure regular updating of status and performance reporting regarding IT departments activity and initiatives, as well assisting in the timely communication with all levels of IT related to issues, risks and decisions.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1.  Participate in project/program activities and deliverables pursuant to project plans by:

• Coordinating status reporting, issues and risk management (including those pertaining to labour relations) and change control procedures following established policies and procedures
• Participating in work plan reviews to facilitate resource capacity planning process, as required
• Keeping project and portfolio managers appraised of project status and any issues and variances
• Performing cross-functional tasks and/or other project-related duties as required

2.  Update and maintain project management collateral which includes:

• Assisting in the development of and updates to project charters, presentations, spreadsheets and other material as required
• Monitoring adherence to project schedules and budgets, tracking progress and expenses, producing status reports with critical milestones identified and escalating issues and risks to project managers
• Maintaining existing project management plans and assisting in the development of new plans for future phases of work using MS project

3. Participate in the facilitation of stakeholder communication by:

• Scheduling, coordinating and participating in meetings and events, collecting and distributing relevant materials, taking detailed meeting minutes and highlighting and following up on action items

• Assisting in the preparation of clear and effective communications to project teams and stakeholders with respect to related changes and implementations.

4. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

1.  Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field at a minimum, with a preference for an undergraduate degree in, or Business Diploma, in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or equivalent.

2. 1 to 4 years of analyst experience demonstrating increasing responsibility, preferably in project-based environment.

3. Project analyst skills with solid understanding of project management methodologies and standards, with a preference for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – PMI Certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Certification (In Progress).

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

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As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.