Business Analyst

**Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. (VP) **_located in St. Marys, Ontario, is the largest Veterinary Supplier in Ontario and is currently looking to add a dynamic individual within our I.T. department for a full-time one-year contract position as an:_

**IT Business Analyst**

Reporting to the Business Transformation Manager, the IT Business Analyst will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify technical needs, define solutions, and maximize opportunities. The IT Business Analyst will lead the research and solution of complex problems.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide project and systems support, as well as guidance throughout the complete Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), encompassing requirements gathering, systems design, testing, implementation, and project management.
- Manage day to day projects using project management standards, tools, checklists and processes.
- Engage business partners and SMEs to decompose high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements at an appropriate level of detail suitable to ensure that development and implementation meet business strategies.
- Document user system requirements using structured and well-defined system methodologies in support of further solution implementation.
- Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of new/enhanced ERP system software, to meet user requirements according to policies, procedures, and controls, changing circumstances, and existing inefficiencies.
- Execute business acceptance testing; preparation of test strategies and plans; execution of test cases; documentation of results and filing of defects that are in accordance with established guidelines.
- Develop SOPs, FAQs, and training materials where needed.
- Assist in the transfer of skills gained through training and experience to other members of staff.
- Ensure adherence to change management policy and procedures.
- Comply with security measures and internal control procedures and reduce non-compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Health & Safety**
- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Conducts self with regard for safety of employees; is aware of safety and evacuation procedures.
- Report any health & safety violations or hazards to your supervisor.

**Good manufacturing practices**
- Follow and understand all relevant Standard Operating Procedures with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices

**Skills and knowledge required**:

- Proven ability to effectively elicit business requirements from all levels within the company.
- Highly motivated, likes to take initiative and will possess excellent analytical, and organizational skills.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with personal computer productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, and Project Management
- Skilled in project management and able to identify and potentially mitigate roadblocks on critical path.
- Project Management Certification considered an asset.
- Proven critical thinking skills, decision making, issue prioritization, driving desired results and ability to deal effectively with a variety of roles and departments.
- 5 years relevant experience
- 3+ years post-secondary education
- As a condition of employment, successful applicants must be able provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. As part our selection process, successful applicants will also be required to complete a criminal background check._

**_ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**

**_ No phone calls please._