Business System Analyst

Enterprise Solutions Office location_on Waterloo, ONWith 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 employeesfeel valued forthe work they do, supportedasthe people they are, andincluded in thevery fabric of the organization: they bringtheirbestto work every day. And that's why we mean itwhen wesay we put our people at the centreofeverything 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 DescriptionWhat You’ll Do:The Business Systems Analyst is responsible to engage with stakeholders to identify, describe and translate business needs in terms of process and system requirements that will provide the best available solution to satisfy the need.Reporting to the Manager of Business Operations Support,the core parts of your role will be to:Interactwith stakeholders to ensure complete and common understanding of technical system needs and solutions by business and technical staff.Examinetechnical user needs and goals. Captureand assessrequirements, process and business problems to propose solutions and recommendations that improve existing processes and promote effective and appropriate system solutions.Partnerwith stakeholders to elicit, gather, define and communicate business, process and associated system requirements and solutions.Documentbusiness and system requirements including creation of process models, maps, workflows, diagrams, user interface and quality assurance specifications.Additional activities may include, leading/participating in working groups, information sessions, strategic planning, business capability planning, etc.Contributeto the development of functional test plans as required and the execution of the test plans in conjunction with business units and the project and/or initiative stakeholdersCollaboratewith stakeholders to determine project scope, vision, cost benefit analysis, risk factors. Contributeto the development of detailed plans in support of the business goals and in compliance with project methodology.Translate conceptual user and data requirements into functional requirements in a clear, comprehensible, simplified manner that is comprehensible to all stakeholders.Followorganizational standards to maintain quality of service and confidentialitySupportthe development of practices and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, change management and release management processes. Identifystrategic opportunities to add value to the business through the technology portfolio and improved processes, standards and methodologiesManageand trackthe status of requirements and can clearly illustrate the connectivity between business goals/needs, defined requirements, delivered solutions, testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle.Provideconsulting services to departments and users to enhance the use of existing information systems and processes.Analyzemetrics and providerecommendations/requirements/solutions to improve business intelligence to support management decisions.QualificationsLet’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 BABOKFive 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 solutionsExceptional 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 required.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 an asset.Demonstrated ability to use innovative and effective methods to analyze data and produce business solutions that meet process and system requirements.We also consider your potential.If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.Additional InformationSome 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 dedicationIndustry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first dayDefined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional developmentFlexible work-from-home and hybrid optionsUnlock your potential with opportunities for advancementLet’s work together If you are interested in this opportunity, pleaseapply 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