Business Analyst

CGI; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consulting firm is seeking a Business Analyst in Ottawa. The role involves analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and ensuring technology solutions meet organizational objectives. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, including 3 years in Agile environments. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $125,000 per year. The firm values teamwork and diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business systems analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile environment as a Business Analyst.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Gather and convert business requirements into specifications.
• Facilitate sessions to ensure requirements are understood.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing for IT projects.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in Banking and Payments.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Facilitating meetings

Analytical skills

Documentation

Job description

Position Description

The Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and ensuring that technology solutions meet organizational objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.

Secret clearance required (must reside in Canada 10+ years to be eligible)

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Participate in a Scrum team to gather and convert business requirements into specifications and user stories, help with the testing effort, and maintain documentation in the form of processes, procedures, and training material
• Obtain, document and oversee high-level needs and requirements for large scale IT enabled projects, using the Agile methodology
• Facilitate refinement sessions, ensuring requirements are understood by the development team
• Write, plan and execute test scenarios
• Coordinate user acceptance testing
• Work with the team to analyze, find and validate solutions to complex business problems
• Identify opportunities to improve Banking and Payment business processes and capabilities
• Participate in the Business Analysis Community of Practice sharing experiences and ideas
• Participate projects and testing activities and provide subject-matter expertise
• Other activities and deliverables as required

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• A minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated experience providing consultation in the development of business requirements as well as the delivery of business systems analysis, ensuring accurate consideration of people, processes, systems design and technology
• A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience with the agile software development methodology the capacity of a business analyst, exemplifying the Agile mindset, valuing psychological safety, equal voice, visibility, transparency, purpose and belonging
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings and workshops
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, working with a diverse group of partners and scrum team members while managing multiple tasks of varying complexities.
• Able to assist with the testing effort, and maintain documentation in the form of processes, procedures, and training material

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of high-available banking and payments systems
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification in Business Analysis (CCBA) or other relevant professional designation

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $125,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal‑opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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