Business Analyst

Dalhousie University; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-intensive university in Halifax is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance financial processes. The successful applicant will engage with key stakeholders to analyze business needs and implement solutions, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives. With a full-time temporary contract of 6 months, candidates should possess relevant degrees and extensive experience in financial processes, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The role offers a combination of in-person and remote work options within Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience with financial processes and systems.
• Ability to engage with senior managers and diverse groups.
• Experience in process mapping and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement technology-driven process improvements.
• Collaborate with partners to enhance business processes.
• Maintain documentation for transformation efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial processes knowledge

Process improvement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Business Analyst
• Department/Unit: Financial Services
• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Posting Number: S233-25
• Employee Group: None
• Position Type: Temporary
• Duration of Contract (if applicable): 6 months
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0
• Salary: $61,491 - $82,262 per annum

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Reporting to the Director, Financial Systems and Processes, the Business Analyst will be a key resource for analyzing business processes and process improvement initiatives within Financial Services. The Business Analyst will be assigned an area of focus within Financial Services. Working collaboratively with leaders across the organization, the incumbent will lead the implementation of approved recommendations based on thorough research and analysis, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze processes and implement improvements which make use of technology, eliminate redundant tasks, and/or minimize duplication of effort.
• Collaborate with key partners to review business processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement technology-driven solutions aligned with institutional goals.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement to gather requirements, validate processes, and present actionable recommendations.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including detailed process maps, project timelines, and specifications to support transformation efforts.
• Liaise with other members of the Financial Services team to implement solutions when process review leads to the development of larger systems projects.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, computer science, or related field, plus five years' progressive experience with financial processes and systems and process improvement (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of senior managers, and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrated experience with financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Experience with continuous improvement concepts including process mapping.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, Share Point and PowerPoint and web tools.

Assets

• Experience in a university environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Service

Additional Information

Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Open Date: 12/08/2025
• Close Date: 12/15/2025
• Open Until Filled: No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20008