IT Planning Analyst

Position Type:

Permanent

If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an IT Planning Analyst to help shape the future of our IT Portfolio function. In this strategic and collaborative role, you'll guide the intake, assessment, and prioritization of IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with Medavie's business goals and technical roadmaps. You will promote the value of IT Planning by enhancing project portfolio scheduling, governance, and stakeholder engagement, while also supporting the creation and evolution of tools and processes that drive intake and demand management.

You'll work closely with business and IT leaders, facilitating workshops, analyzing demand, and supporting decision-making through clear communication and structured analysis. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns IT intake demand process: Effectively track requests and ideas. Ensure the collection of quality information as it relates to IT intake to aid in effective decision making and IT planning. This includes but is not limited to business demand, value, effort, resource constraints, and skills required.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Run requirement-gathering workshops and monthly portfolio meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio Analysis & Reporting: Maintain intake databases, monitor demand trends, and support executive-level reporting to enable data-driven decisions.
• Support Business Case Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define high-level opportunities, solution options, and cost/resource estimates.
• Drive Strategic Alignment: Identify initiative dependencies, coordinate assessments, and ensure alignment with corporate priorities and resource availability.
• Build Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor across business units, promoting the value of IT planning and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

• College diploma or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an analytical role within an IT solution-based environment.
• Experience in project management, business relationship management, or financial analysis is an asset.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across all levels of an organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Providing wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts

This position could be ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and collaboration. You might currently hold or have previously held roles such as:

• Business Analyst (IT or Enterprise)
• Project Coordinator or Project Manager
• Portfolio Analyst or Portfolio Coordinator
• IT Business Relationship Manager
• IT Financial Analyst
• Technology Strategy Analyst
• IT Governance Specialist

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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