Senior Business Analyst

JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Join an organization that playsa critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, wefocus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s mostsustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser PortAuthority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’slargest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, asset out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives,ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver.That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficientmovement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carryout reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands andwaters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to theenvironment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity,inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflectsthe richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their fullpotential. 

The senior business analyst -BTO assumes a critical role in the efficient planning and execution of projectdeliverables by spearheading senior level, complex and multifaceted businessanalysis activities for system implementation, transformative or optimizationinitiatives. Employing comprehensive business analysis, proficient requirementsmanagement, and user acceptance and adoption techniques, the senior business analystchampions the business perspective throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuringthe harmonization of business objectives, processes, system solutions, and datamanagement practices, the incumbent demonstrates expertise in managing clientexpectations, skillfully eliciting needs and knowledge, analyzing, specifying,and validating requirements and constraints. The senior business analyst furthersproject management by facilitating effective collaboration across diverseteams, advising the project manager with substantiated analysis in proactivelyaddressing challenges and identifying project risks. This position leads anddelivers analysis endeavors on intricate projects, contributing to thecontinuous improvement of business analysis practice and to mentoring fellow businessanalysts.

What you do:

Requirements Management

• Develop detailed artifacts and specificationsthat cover scoping, options, estimates, functional requirements, and useracceptance testing for complex initiatives, guaranteeing alignment withbusiness needs
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels toelicit requirements, assess feasibility, and conduct scenario assessments forselection and design decisions, fostering inclusive and informed planningprocesses
• Select, adopt, and adapt the most suitablerequirements elicitation and testing methods, tools, and techniques to ensurerigorous analysis and accurate results
• Lead collection, analysis, and cleanup ofdata for mapping and migration, ensuring data integrity and usability forbusiness operations
• Play a key role in solution design from afunctional perspective, ensuring solutions meet business requirements andcontribute to the selection process

ProjectManagement

• Lead business analysis-relatedproblem-solving efforts, providing substantiated recommendations withcomprehensive analysis, indicators, artifacts, and solutions to the projectmanager in addressing project challenges
• Identify potential risks through detailedanalysis, aiding in the development of mitigation strategies with the project manager
• Produce user guides and training materials tofacilitate user adoption and improve customer service, tailored for variousaudiences
• Deliver findings and analysis in clear,concise, and adaptable formats for all stakeholders, utilizing written, visual,and verbal communication methods
• Establish clear requirements baselines withprioritization and ensure strict adherence to change control procedures,documenting and communicating any requirement changes to minimize impact onproject progress and objectives
• Engage in project closure and lessons-learnedactivities to validate solutions with the business stakeholders, ensuringdelivery aligns with business needs and identifying opportunities forcontinuous improvement

What youbring:

• Bachelor's Degree in an acceptable field ofstudy, preferably in computer science, management information systems orbusiness administration
• Formal education and certification such asthe Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent, highlypreferred
• Minimum five (5) years of direct, recent, andprogressive demonstrable experience in business analysis, showcasing a proventrack record of requirements elicitation and management
• Demonstrated experience in successfullydelivering business analysis for a minimum of 5 full lifecycle systemsimplementation projects. Proficient knowledge of business analysis per IIBABABOK Guide. knowledge with Project Management according to PMBOK standards
• Must have prior experience in requirementsmanagement for complex systems implementation projects, preferably commercially-off-the-shelfsolutions (COTS). Experience in implementing COTS solutions for enterprisefunctions such as HR, contract management, contract stakeholder engagement and realestate management using both predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive(iterative/agile) approaches
• Experience and proficient in various methodsfor business process analysis, including creating models, writing test plansand test cases, writing functional requirement specifications supported byvarious methods such as user stories, system stories, wireframes, entityrelationship diagrams (ERD), and system context diagrams
• Thorough understanding of Process Improvementmethodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma, BPMN, and RUP
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel,Jira, ServiceNow, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and diagraming applications
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonalcommunication skills. Ability to communicate technically and non-technically todiverse audience
• Ability to create impactful presentations andproject artifacts
• Talent for translating detailed informationinto visual summaries for presentations and comprehensive project artifacts
• Effectively applies techniques of analysis asa key strength, involving the selection and use of appropriate analytical andvisual models at Enterprise, Business, Software, and Information levels

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package including:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions.

Marine Transportation Security Clearance

The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintaina valid marine transportation security clearance as this position is requiredto access restricted areas/information as defined by the marine transportationsecurity regulations.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employeesmaintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to moveforward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, includingbut not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At theVancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territoriesof the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website .

As a Canada Port Authority governed by the Canada Marine Act , our mandate is to responsibly facilitate Canada’s trade through the Port of Vancouver, the country’s largest port. We are accountable to the federal minister of transport, and we work for the benefit of all Canadians.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring safety, environmental protection and consideration for local communities.

Our Vision

Our vision is for the Port of Vancouver to be the world’s most sustainable port.

Our Definition Of A Sustainable Port

A sustainable port delivers economic prosperity through trade, maintains a healthy environment, and enables thriving communities through collective accountability, meaningful dialogue and shared aspirations.