Business Analyst - Simulation Systems

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking a Business Analyst for Simulation Systems to support the lifecycle of complex systems. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and fulfilling the role of Scrum Facilitator. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, focusing on business analysis and system integration.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunities for growth and development

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized university/college in business or computer sciences.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and lifecycle of Simulation solutions.
• Conduct requirements analyses and validate changes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for defect prioritization.

Skills

Agile

Business Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business or Computer Sciences

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Posting Title

Business Analyst - Simulation Systems

Job Category

System Analysis

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2025-05-29

Job Grade

PIPSC-3

Pay Range

$111,451 - $140,007

Job Summary

· The Simulation Systems Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects related to the Lifecycle of complex Simulation Systems, including ATCoach, ATTower, SIMIIDS and other related Systems. Provide expertise in the development, testing, and system integration of the Simulation Systems in both project and lifecycle settings. Participate in, or co-ordinate the design and implementation of system changes and enhancements, including: business requirements, technical feasibility assessments, process modelling, development, license management, testing, configuration, documentation, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with various teams within NAV CANADA and its suppliers to support and oversee the software development lifecycle from planning to delivery. The Business Analyst also fulfills the role of Scrum Facilitator and supports the team in streamlining the execution of program priorities.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Supports the development, lifecycle and enhancement of Simulation solutions to position the services with respect to current customer needs with reasonable flexibility to ensure that deadlines are met, and maximum business value of the system is achieved.
• Conducts requirements analyses and review processes to determine, document, and validate the requirements and/or changes to the requirements.
• Prioritizes the defects, changes, enhancements through coordination with stakeholders (including ATS Learning, Deployment Services and Technical Services),
• Supports and executes acceptance testing on the Simulation Systems to ensure high quality delivery from the 3rd party vendors and internal products.
• Tracks quality and continuous maintenance of the current simulation systems, including the integration of system upgrades and the establishment of uniformity across various platforms.
• Ensures that the design changes are in line with the architecture and design agreed upon by stakeholders, arranging discussions and alignment meetings as needed.
• Identifies and recommends improvements arising from developing technology and defines technical requirements to ensure future compatibility.
• Supports vendor management activities and acts as key communication resource between external software vendors and internal software teams/stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduated from a recognized university/college with a degree/certification in a business discipline and/or computer sciences/information systems or an acceptable combination of education, related experience and training

Experience:

• Experience working with systems and processes used in ATS Operational Training.
• Experience working with a software development team to elaborate user and system requirements.
• Experience working within an Agile environment.
• Experience working directly with 3rd party suppliers communicating priorities, coordinating delivery of software releases, and documentation.
• Experience developing and executing test cases and acceptance criteria and performing testing and defect management; including with requirement and test management tools (such as Azure DevOps).

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies, practices, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern software development life cycle processes, practices and techniques, including Agile, Scrum and DevOps.
• Knowledge of software configuration management processes, practices, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of air traffic management operations and airport operations.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used in support of software development testing and user acceptance testing.

Abilities:

• Ability to provide advice, guidance, and opinions related to simulation systems.
• Excellent requirement gathering and writing, test plan development, testing, and defect management skills.
• Ability in testing, detecting, analyzing system deficiencies and recommending system remediation and/or new actions/process improvements.
• Ability in identifying, analyzing and specifying business processes and requirements and determining how these can best be met within the limitations of time, budget and staff resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to write specification, standards, statements of work and general engineering documents.
• Ability to work autonomously under minimal supervision and to handle multiple concurrent projects.

Personal Suitability:

• Diplomatic and customer oriented with strong relationship and team building skills.
• Resilient, innovative, creative and open to change.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Build and maintain professional relationships internally with colleagues, management, external stakeholders, commercial suppliers, and consultants.
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, reliability, and decisiveness, punctuality, diplomacy, and tact.

Working conditions:

• This position is based at the Ottawa Technical Systems Centre (TSC) and is a hybrid position with a minimum – 1 day per week on site. However, effective this Fall (2025) there is a requirement of the employee to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Occasional Travel required

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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