Information Technology Business Analyst

What’s in it For You?
- Healthy and delicious daily food offerings in our Employee Cafeteria
- Indoor parking for Employees
- Exciting and diverse Employee events for both staff and their friends and family
- Discounted offer for Goodlife Fitness memberships, Auto and Home insurance.
- Extensive and flexible health and dental benefits for Employees and their families including attractive Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
- Collaboration and a Fun working environment are part of the Culture

How will you create impact?
Collaboration with IT and Business Leaders
- Collaborate with the Director of IT to align business objectives with strategic initiatives
- Partner with staff and support contacts to design solutions that meet both business and technical requirements
- Lead cross-functional teams by providing direction, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with project goals
- Prepare and present executive-level reports and presentations on project status, key findings, and recommendations
- Work with stakeholders to define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and effectiveness of implemented solutions

**Requirements Gathering and Documentation**:

- Lead the process of gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex business requirements
- Use advanced techniques such as data modeling, process modeling, and prototyping to ensure thorough requirement analysis
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
- Lead initiatives to continuously improve business processes, systems, and practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Solutions
- Develop innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges and opportunities
- Evaluate proposed solutions against business objectives, feasibility, cost, and risk to make informed recommendations
- Evaluate and select third-party vendors and solutions to support business objectives
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure that solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Identify and assess risks associated with proposed solutions and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact

Change Management
- Develop change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new systems, processes, and organizational changes
- Identify stakeholders impacted by changes and develop communication and training plans to ensure smooth transitions
- Communicate complex technical concepts and analysis results in clear and concise language for non-technical stakeholders

What is your Education, Skills and Working Experience?
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
- Major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience
- Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NorthStar, etc.).
- Familiarity with project management methodologies

**Other prerequisites**:

- Strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business and technology
- Thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail

About the Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.
The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.
We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.
The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.
We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity