Business System Specialist

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Vaughan, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business System Specialist participates with teams of IT staff and, on a limited basis, client department personnel in the development, implementation and maintenance of computer-based information systems; to install, troubleshoot, maintain and modify computer and network system software; to provide input regarding vendor-proposed hardware and software additions and changes and to perform related duties as assigned. This is the entry level class in the IT Analyst class series. Work at this level provides the opportunity to refine the basic skills gained through education and acquire additional skills through experience in order to quality for advancement to the intermediate level. Work assigned to employees at this level may be confined to activities that are appropriate for training purposes. Project assignments will tend to be of narrower focus, smaller scale and/or involve primarily application design as opposed to systems analysis.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively follow design specifications and write computer languages
• Ability to understand structured programming techniques
• Ability to detect, analyze and resolve computer software and network problems
• Ability to interact with users and provide clear and useful instruction and training or obtain necessary information to correct production problems on a timely basis
• Ability to identify and monitor potential operational malfunctions
• Ability to correctly install and maintain computer hardware and software
• Ability to read and/or listen and understand information and ideas communicated
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Able to solve programming, hardware and software problems in a logical manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Knowledge of computer operations, programming and computer hardware and software intermediate required
• Knowledge of programming, assembly and compiler languages intermediate required
• Knowledge of data processing professional standards intermediate required
• knowledge of computer program debugging intermediate required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Technical or other related field required
• One (1) year or more experience with structured and rapid application design, development and implementation of new computing architecture required

Responsibilities

• Assists in research/fact finding to develop or modify information systems or applications programs
• Assists in preparing detailed specifications from which programs will be written
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents and maintains programs following department procedures
• Evaluates application software packages and makes recommendations to team or management as assigned
• Participates with other IT members, customers and other stakeholders in new product reviews, tests and pilots
• Share responsibility with other team members to ensure on-time product delivery or satisfactory application development and or support
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
• Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level