25-179- Business Analyst

Title: Business Analyst

Resume Due Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

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

- Bachelor’s 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

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