IT Business Systems Analyst

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Business Systems Analyst

Job ID: 23-128

Number of Vacancies: 5

Level: MP4 (Senior, 5-10 years)

Duration: 12 months

Hours of work:40

Location: Pickering or Toronto (Hybrid, 3 days remote)

Job Overview

- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking an experienced candidate to join our IT Projects team in the position of Business Systems Analyst.

- Reporting to the Project Manager, the Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting the project through the full-life cycle, providing recommendations on process improvement, identifying new opportunities, supporting the team by preparing for each phase of the project.

- This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Participating in all phases of the project life cycle including Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution and Closeout.

- Contributing to the implementation of systems ranging from single stand-alone applications to large, complex systems, with extensive integrations requiring comprehensive organizational change management.

- Supporting all stages of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements definition, solution architecture & design, software development, system integration, testing and quality assurance.

- Supporting projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.

- Foster relationships between business units and IT (Information Technology) group through interaction with line of business leaders, power users, understanding the true business needs, priorities and strategies.

- Participate in technology and business risk analysis, with an effort to identify implications, root-cause and creative solutions. Support and facilitate the development of business cases that will provide funding release through various projects gates.

- Apply industry best practices to help the project team maintain a focus on continuous improvement, including knowledge of project management developments and practices, trends in IT technology and services, systems management disciplines, and related industry best-practices that could add value to the business.

- Develop project schedules for project deliverables

Qualifications

EDUCATION

- 4-year University Degree in computer science or other relevant program

- Business Analysis certification an asset

- Lean Six Sigma Certification an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

- 5 to 10+ years of IT experience

- Experience contributing on projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.

- Experience working with a matrixed delivery model

- Thorough understanding of the entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

- Proven track record of creating and maintaining solution documentation

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Working experience with Microsoft DevOps for requirements and work management

- Excellent familiarity with Microsoft suite of products, such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio

- Technical savvy with using and implementing technological solutions

- Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance to the project team and line of business

- Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure stakeholder requirements are satisfied.

- Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and planning skills

- The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

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