Senior Technical Analyst

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Senior Technical Analyst (Architect) to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) division in our Victoria office.

We acknowledge that our Victoria office it is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking People, which includes the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, as well as the traditional lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are
 

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities.  We value BC and also, truly value our people.

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Who you are
 

We're looking for a leader who can drive the delivery of technical and operational services for corporate data and technology platforms, ensuring business-critical applications and enterprise data systems meet service standards. You are an effective communicator, able to bridge technical and business needs while advancing data-informed decision-making and seamless service delivery.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, balancing day-to-day service management with long-term improvements to data processes and technology workflows. You excel at identifying inefficiencies, streamlining data and system workflows, and implementing improvements that enhance the reliability, accessibility, and performance of data services. You are experienced in managing change, optimizing technical operations, and leading initiatives related to data platform enhancements, system integrations, and architecture improvements.

You bring a strong understanding of IT service management best practices and are comfortable navigating complex technical and data environments. You are familiar with modern data management principles—including data modeling, data lifecycle management, and scalable data pipeline design—and can collaborate effectively with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. Your passion for operational excellence, proactive problem-solving, and cross-team collaboration ensures that data and technology services run smoothly and evolve to meet business needs.

What you'll get to do

The Senior Technical Analyst (Architect) is a professional role within IMIT that ensures the stability, performance, and efficiency of operational data and technology services. You will lead research, planning, and implementation efforts for corporate technology, data architecture, and service management across multiple environments and major data-enabled applications. You will also contribute to the design of enterprise data models, data integration patterns, and data platforms that support analytics and reporting across the organization.

You will collaborate with business and technical teams to understand data requirements, support the development of data products, and promote data governance and data quality practices. You will help ensure that data solutions are sustainable, scalable, and adaptable as new projects and requirements emerge. In addition, you will oversee technology and data service standards, mentor team members, and drive operational and data-focused projects that enhance overall service delivery and organizational data maturity.

As a Senior Technical Analyst (Architect), you will also:

• Lead and enforce technical architecture policies, procedures, and service standards.

• Develop and maintain multi-year technology and service roadmaps to align with business and operational needs.

• Drive process improvements to enhance IT service delivery, system performance, and efficiency.

• Lead major technological changes and ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.

• Supervise and provide technical leadership to team members and project teams.

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including cloud architectures, to drive innovation and manage risks.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee corporate technology costs to optimize service delivery.

• Lead operational projects, including hardware deployments, system migrations, and service upgrades.

• Conduct risk assessments for infrastructure and architectural changes, ensuring stability and efficiency.

This position is included in the bargaining unit. 

• Location: Victoria, BC

• Compensation: $93, $109,693.26 plus 6.25% Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)

• Competition Close Date: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 @ 11:59PM
   

*The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

What you bring to the team
 

Education

• A university degree in Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in system design, program design and programming.

• Experience with operating system design and/or maintenance desirable.

• Experience managing projects

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 

Why you'll love it here
 

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

• Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.
   

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British ​Columbia. Our values include:​ ​​

• ​We are here for each other

• We own our experience

• We are one team

• We are dedicated learners​
   

Our commitment to you
 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.
 

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views.​ We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions.

What else you should know

• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications.  If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully.  Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements. 

• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.
   

What's next

• Interviews are scheduled for the week of January 12th, 2026

• An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established

• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver's license).