Business Analyst

Job Description Title : Business Analyst Resume Due Date : Friday November 7 Number of Vacancies : 2 Level : MP4 Duration : 12 Months Hours of work : 35 Location : Oshawa (Hybrid 2 days remote) Job Overview Participate 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. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field Business Analysis certifications (e.g. CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA or equivalent) an asset Lean Six Sigma certification an asset Minimum of 5 years experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role Advanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools and best practices Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver effective solutions and provide strategic guidance to project teams and business stakeholders Proficient in documenting, analyzing and validating complex business requirements with diverse stakeholders In‑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 solutions Extensive experience contributing to projects utilizing rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum and Iterative approaches Skilled in planning, coordinating and executing user acceptance testing (UAT) and supporting quality assurance activities Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio) and Microsoft DevOps for requirements and work management Knowledge 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 levels Strong leadership abilities including mentoring junior analysts and supporting team development Experience in change management process improvement and driving organizational transformation initiatives Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced dynamic environment Key Skills SQL Agile Business Analysis Visio Waterfall Business Process Modeling Requirements Gathering User Acceptance Testing Business requirements SDLC Systems Analysis Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Contract Vacancy : 1 Hourly Salary Salary : 60 - 85 #J-18808-Ljbffr