Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-op Student (8-month contract) January-August 2027

Mark Anthony Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Vancouver seeks a Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-op (8 months: January–August 2027) to support Commercial Solutions by improving processes, supporting enterprise applications, and delivering technology solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will gather requirements, create process maps, assist with backlog and project coordination, draft user stories, conduct UAT tests, and contribute to data analysis and reporting while collaborating with business and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
• Ability to gather and organize requirements and document them clearly.
• Experience with backlog management and defining user stories is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze and improve business processes.
• Create process maps, workflows, and functional documentation.
• Support backlog management, prioritization, and project coordination.
• Develop test scenarios and assist with UAT and deployment activities.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Process improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder interviews

Documentation

Microsoft 365

Education

Business Technology Management

Management Information Systems

Business Analytics

Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP

CRM

Excel

Job description

Title: Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-Op Student (8-month contract, January-August 2027)
Overview: The Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-op supports Commercial Solutions by helping improve business processes, support enterprise applications, and deliver technology solutions. Working with business and technical teams, the student will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution delivery, user adoption, and operational support.
The role also provides exposure to application support, issue investigation, process improvement, and enterprise technology initiatives that drive business outcomes.

What this Role is about:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze and improve business processes.
• Create process maps, workflows, and functional documentation.
• Support stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Assist with root cause analysis and solution recommendations.

Product & Technology Delivery

• Participate in discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design activities.
• Support backlog management, prioritization, and project coordination.
• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams throughout delivery.

Testing & Deployment

• Develop and execute UAT test scenarios.
• Track and validate defects.
• Support deployment readiness, communications, training, and change management activities.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with issue triage and investigations.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and applications.

Data & Integration Projects

• Support application and ERP integration initiatives.
• Assist with data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Help identify data quality and process improvement opportunities.

Documentation & Governance

• Create SOPs, user guides, training materials, and project documentation.
• Support business cases, presentations, executive summaries, and stakeholder reporting.
• Assist with application governance and portfolio assessment activities.

Example Projects

• ERP and commercial application integrations
• Inventory visibility and synchronization initiatives
• Master data governance projects
• Commercial planning and budgeting enhancements
• Application rationalization and process standardization initiatives

Who we are looking for:

Education

Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in:

• Business Technology Management
• Management Information Systems
• Business Analytics
• Business Administration

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to gather and organize requirements
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Interest in technology, enterprise applications, and process improvement
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or data analysis
• Exposure to ERP, CRM, or other enterprise applications
• Process mapping experience
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
• Previous co-op, internship, project, or technology-related experience

Why Join Us?

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry, with people first.
Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.