Business Analyst

Raise; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a client in Toronto. The role is hybrid, with four days on site, and involves partnering with stakeholders to capture and manage requirements, document processes, and support system implementations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of business analysis experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall and tools like Azure DevOps/Jira is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in business analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and capable of leading initiatives independently.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits a can-do attitude and a disposition to face challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• IIBA CBAP certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting software implementation projects is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, SharePoint).
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira) is an asset.
• Real estate industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand business needs and ensure solutions align with strategic objectives.
• Elicit, manage and trace requirements throughout the solution lifecycle, producing clear documentation such as process flows, requirements documents, user stories, and test cases.
• Support project success by facilitating workshops, conducting gap analyses and ensuring timely tracking of deliverables.
• Collaborate with software vendors, integration partners, and business teams to configure systems based on defined requirements and process designs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and contribute to their deployment using project management best practices.
• Assist in creating and reviewing testing documentation, including strategies, plans, scripts, defect logs and closure reports.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and develop KPIs to measure the success of implemented solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• In partnership with other teams, evaluate change impact on various departments, ensuring mitigation plans are in place for potential challenges.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Computer Science/Finance

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Planner

SharePoint

Job description

• Location: Toronto, ON—Hybrid (4 days on site)

We at Raise are hiring a Business Analyst for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand business needs and ensure solutions align with strategic objectives.
• Elicit, manage and trace requirements throughout the solution lifecycle, producing clear documentation such as process flows, requirements documents, user stories, and test cases.
• Support project success by facilitating workshops, conducting gap analyses and ensuring timely tracking of deliverables.
• Collaborate with software vendors, integration partners, and business teams to configure systems based on defined requirements and process designs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and contribute to their deployment using project management best practices.
• Assist in creating and reviewing testing documentation, including strategies, plans, scripts, defect logs and closure reports.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and develop KPIs to measure the success of implemented solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• In partnership with other teams, evaluate change impact on various departments, ensuring mitigation plans are in place for potential challenges.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and capable of leading initiatives independently.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits a can-do attitude and a disposition to face challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• IIBA CBAP certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting software implementation projects is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, SharePoint).
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira) is an asset.
• Real estate industry experience is an asset.

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

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