Business Analyst

Alberta Innovates; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial innovation corporation in Edmonton seeks a Business Analyst to drive strategic and operational priorities through business analysis and project management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a related role, strong communication skills, and a focus on stakeholder engagement and process improvement. This term position offers a hybrid work opportunity and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off programs

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a business analyst or project support role.
• Strong background in business process analysis and organizational improvement.
• Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Map current and future-state business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Engage with internal teams and partners to clarify expectations.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business process improvement

Analytical thinking

Process mapping and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

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InnoTech Alberta is seeking a Business Analyst who will play a critical role in advancing strategic and operational priorities through structured business analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. With a strong focus on business process improvement, performance measurement, and service delivery optimization, the Business Analyst helps translate organizational needs into actionable plans that support enterprise objectives.

Based in our Edmonton Research and Development Park (south side location), this is a term position for 12 months with 36.25 working hours per week. Employment benefits will be provided to the successful candidate upon commencement of work. There is also an opportunity to work hybrid, but the successful candidate must be based in Edmonton, AB.

You would be a good fit for this position if you are:

• A strategic thinker and analytical in problem-solving
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Enjoys Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Skilled in process mapping and documentation
• Organized, adaptable, and collaborative

We are game changers.

Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province’s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta’s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.

Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public sector.

Here’s some more information about the position:

This position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Operations and Services, and contributes directly to client service excellence and organizational transformation by aligning initiatives with operational realities and strategic goals. The Business Analyst applies strong analytical, facilitation, and coordination skills to ensure initiatives are effectively scoped, implemented, and adopted. A solid understanding of industry trends, Alberta’s innovation landscape, and macroeconomic factors will be essential to inform decision-making and ensure relevance to key stakeholders.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
• Map current and future-state business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear use cases, functional specifications, and workflow diagrams.
• Support solution design through structured analysis and cross-functional input.

Strategic Initiatives & Organizational Support

• Contribute to the planning and coordination of strategic initiatives across InnoTech.
• Lead, manage and support initiative execution with structured analysis, decision support materials, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align priorities and initiatives with operational goals and corporate plans.
• Assist in designing frameworks, tools, or templates to standardize business planning and reporting practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement

• Engage with internal teams, clients, and partners to clarify expectations, identify needs, and track success.
• Assist in the development of change enablement materials (e.g., briefing decks, training content, communication plans).
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, feedback sessions, or requirements-gathering interviews.
• Track adoption and engagement indicators to support continuous improvement.

Project Management, Coordination & Service Delivery Support

• Lead, manage and/or Support the execution of key internal or client projects by assisting with work planning, milestone tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with service teams to ensure operational requirements are captured and addressed.
• Help prepare funding proposals, briefing notes, and project documentation.
• Support cross-divisional alignment and integration where applicable.

Experience and Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a business analyst or project support role.
• Strong background in business process analysis, stakeholder engagement, and organizational improvement.
• Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, planning cycles, or performance tracking.
• Proficiency in process mapping, documentation, and stakeholder communications.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in public sector, applied R&D, or innovation ecosystems.
• Familiarity with strategic planning or performance measurement frameworks.
• Training or certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA), Change Management, or Project Management (PMP).

Why Alberta Innovates?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this competition closes as soon as a suitable candidateis found.

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.