Job Specifications
Title: Business Analyst
Resume Due Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025 (5:00PM EST)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Level: MP4
Duration: 12 Months
Hours of work: 35
Location: Oshawa (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
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