Business Analyst

Enterprise Solutions Office location_on Waterloo, ON With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us. At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service. Job Description What You’ll Do: Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Business Solutions, the core parts of your role will be to: Gather information from various stakeholders, perform needs/requirements analysis, and assist with the identification of problem statement. Examine business needs and goals. Capture and assess requirements, processes and business problems to propose solutions and recommendations that improve existing business processes and promote effective and appropriate system solutions. Contribute to the evaluation of current state and future state business processes, perform gap analysis and develop/implement process improvement solutions. Document business requirements including creation of process models, maps, workflows, and diagrams. Additional activities may include, leading/participating in working groups, information sessions, strategic planning, business capability planning, etc. Contribute to the development of test plans as required and the execution of the test plans in conjunction with business units and the project and/or initiative stakeholders. Collaborate with stakeholders to determine project scope, vision, cost benefit analysis, risk factors. Contribute to the development of detailed plans in support of the business goals and in compliance with project methodology. Translate conceptual business requirements into a clear, comprehensible, simplified manner that is comprehensible to all stakeholders. Follow organizational standards to maintain quality of service and confidentiality. Support the development of practices and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, change management and release management processes. Identify strategic opportunities to add value to the business through the improved processes, standards and methodologies. Manage and track the status of requirements and can clearly illustrate the connectivity between business goals/needs, defined requirements, delivered solutions, testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle. Provide consulting services to departments and users to enhance the use of existing information systems and processes. Analyze metrics and provide recommendations/requirements/solutions to improve business intelligence to support management decisions. Working Conditions: General office environment. May be required to work overtime. Hybrid working environment is supported. Qualifications Let’s Talk About You: This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate: A university degree, college diploma or certification in a related field with knowledge of best practices employed by the IIBA and BABOK. Five years’ experience in process design, business analysis, testing and information technology business solutions. High level of organizational ability with project management experience. Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to enable effective business solutions. Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of products including SharePoint, Project, Power Automate is desirable. Experience working on multiple initiatives/tasks in parallel. Knowledge of the Educational, Insurance, Financial and/or Call centre Industries is considered an asset. Data warehousing and business intelligence experience is considered an asset. Practical knowledge of SQL or other database query languages is considered an asset. Process related certification/designation or commitment to complete. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and other Lean disciplines connected with cross functional team leadership of business improvement is required. Demonstrated ability to use innovative and effective methods to analyze data and produce business solutions that meet process requirements. We also consider your potential. Additional Information Some of the Perks We Offer: We offer best-in‑class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here: Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication. Industry‑leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day. Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement. 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario). Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development. Flexible work‑from‑home and hybrid options. Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement. Let’s work together If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online. OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr