Business Analyst

Job DescriptionTitle: Business AnalystResume Due Date: Friday November 7th 2025 (5:00PM EST)Number of Vacancies: 2Level: MP4Duration: 12 MonthsHours of work: 35Location: Oshawa (Hybrid 2 days remote)Job OverviewParticipate in all phases of the project life cycle including Initiation Planning Definition Execution and Closeout ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.Lead and contribute to the successful implementation of systems from single stand-alone applications to large complex solutions with extensive integrations often requiring comprehensive organizational change management.Support all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements elicitation and definition solution architecture and design software development system integration testing and quality assurance.Champion the use of rapid development methodologies such as Agile Scrum and Iterative approaches to drive project momentum and adaptability.Build and foster strong relationships between business units and IT by engaging with business leaders product owners and power users to gain a deep understanding of business needs priorities and strategic objectives.Conduct technology and business risk analysis to identify root causes assess implications and propose innovative actionable solutions.Facilitate and support the development of robust business cases to secure funding and navigate project approval gates.Apply industry best practices and emerging trends in business analysis project management and IT to drive continuous improvement and maximize project value.Develop maintain and monitor project schedules ensuring alignment of deliverables milestones and resource allocations.Mentor and provide guidance to junior business analysts contributing to knowledge sharing and team development.Facilitate workshops interviews and focus groups to gather and validate business requirements and user stories.Prepare and deliver clear concise documentation presentations and reports for diverse audiences including executive stakeholders.Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement communications planning and training initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support project and organizational objectives.QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Business Administration or a related fieldBusiness Analysis certifications (e.g. CBAP CCBA PMI-PBA or equivalent) an assetLean Six Sigma certification an assetMinimum of 5 years experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar roleAdvanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies tools and best practicesExceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver effective solutions and provide strategic guidance to project teams and business stakeholdersProficient in documenting analyzing and validating complex business requirements with diverse stakeholdersIn-depth understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with hands‑on experience leading complex IT projects from inception to completion (including Software Applications Network and IT infrastructure (LAN/WAN and Wi‑Fi) Cloud Computing Data Migration System Migration Security etc.)Demonstrated experience in a product delivery model collaborating closely with product managers owners and cross‑functional teams to deliver customer‑centric solutionsExtensive experience contributing to projects utilizing rapid development methodologies such as Agile Scrum and Iterative approachesSkilled in planning coordinating and executing user acceptance testing (UAT) and supporting quality assurance activitiesAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Access PowerPoint Visio) and Microsoft DevOps for requirements and work managementKnowledge of Power BI report development including data modeling visualization and dashboard creation an asset.Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levelsStrong leadership abilities including mentoring junior analysts and supporting team developmentExperience in change management process improvement and driving organizational transformation initiativesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced dynamic environmentKey SkillsSQLAgileBusiness AnalysisVisioWaterfallBusiness Process ModelingRequirements GatheringUser Acceptance TestingBusiness requirementsSDLCSystems AnalysisData Analysis SkillsEmployment Type: ContractVacancy: 1Hourly Salary: 60 - 85 #J-18808-Ljbffr