Business Analyst Consultant

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm and pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. With expertise in more than 40 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.Our continued success and expansion are primarily due to the quality of our team members. Our consultants work closely with the C-suite at our clients to accelerate and de-risk business growth while improving their customer and employee experience.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a proven track record in IT projects and a deep understanding of the utilities or oil & gas industry. As a Business Analyst at Sia Partners, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with clients to understand their strategic goals, analyze business challenges, and deliver innovative and actionable insights.**Please note the following:While our offices are located in Alberta, you may be asked to work East Coast hours should our client have that requirement.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is foundKey ResponsibilitiesFacilitates and creates business process mapsAnalyze process models of the current state (As-Is) and compare them to the future states (To-be) and determine the necessary changes for arriving at the end state in addition to identification of change impacts to roles in the processesIdentify, document and analyze business rules that govern the implementation of business processesAssist on fit/gap analysis of solutionsParticipate in planning initiatives, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, new deliverablesExamine processes holistically to understand the impact of changing them on people, strategy, existing software applications and general business operationsMonitor and measure the effectiveness of processes to ensure consistent value deliveryParticipate in quality reviews to ensure traceability of the designs to the requirementsAssist in review and / or creation of training materialsSupport change management activitiesUse Business Analysis industry tools and techniques, to document information needs and functional requirementsPerform subject matter research and business analysisResearch, analyze, identify system gaps, recommend, and participate in the deployment of solutionsCreate/review Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and translation of BRD to functional specifications and traceability matricesParticipate in testing - test and execute processes to ensure that the right results are achievedFacilitate User Acceptance TestingQualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology or equivalent education plus experience5-10 years experience working as a Business Analyst or PM/Scrum Master on IT projectsExperience working specifically with Microsoft technologies will be considered an assetFamiliarity with Agile methodologies (understanding the roles and responsibilities of various team members). Any formal SCRUM or AGILE certifications will be considered an assetStrong presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to interact with key business stakeholders as well as technical team membersExperience and knowledge of project management principles and methodologiesAbility to translate business requirements into non-technical, lay termsMotivated by an entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable with ambiguityConfident, self-aware collaborator open to receiving and providing, effective feedbackBusiness Analyst Certification is considered an assetChange Management Certification is considered an assetAdditional InformationWHAT DO WE OFFER?This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.BENEFITSCompetitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonusesHealthcare that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributionsCareer advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedbackRobust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and TrainingReimbursement for continuing education and certificationsYour team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting marketWorking in an environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the worldDEIBDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)LGBTQ+Race & EthnicityWorking ParentsDisabilitiesTo learn more about Sia Partners, please visit:https://www.sia-partners.com/en/join-usSia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.Sia is an equal opportunity employer. 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