Business Analyst/Project Coordinator

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

Job summary

OMERS is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. The role focuses on analyzing business processes, managing projects, and engaging with stakeholders to drive improvement. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven analytical skills, and will work in a hybrid model requiring office presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with project management applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and systems.
• Manage mid to low complexity projects from initiation to completion.
• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft tools

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthenseconomies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returnsfor OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, the Business Analyst will manage mid to lower scale projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis:

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and systems.

• Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, business requirements, and functional specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of solutions.

Project Management:

• Manage mid to low complexity projects from initiation to completion.

• Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Monitor project progress and adjust as needed to ensure successful completion.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements and feedback.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and business analysis findings.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in business analysis and project management.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in business processes and project management practices.

• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.

• Project management skills with experience leading projects.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2), or similar.

• Experience with Agile methodologies.

• Knowledge of business process modeling tools.

• Strong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft tools

• Knowledge and experience with project management applications (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other,our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 4 days per week.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.