Business Analyst Student - Winter 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Maritime region seeks a Business Analyst co-op student to gain real-world experience and engage with various business areas. The role involves translating business challenges into technical solutions while working closely with teams and utilizing tools like Tableau and Azure DevOps. Applicants should be enrolled in a co-op program with proficiency in Microsoft tools. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a business or computer science co-op program.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• Desire to problem-solve and work with team to map out processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems into technical solutions as a liaison.
• Gain exposure to various business areas and responsibilities.
• Engage in job shadowing and establish mentorship relationships.
• Apply business analyst tools for process mapping and requirement gathering.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Curiosity and interest in technology

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited university co-op program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Tableau

SharePoint

Clarity

Azure DevOps

Job description

We have a student opportunity!

If you are looking for hands-on, real-world experience in a supportive, diverse, and fast-paced environment, JDI IT is the challenge for you. A work term here as a Business Analyst will provide you with an experience that will stretch your abilities, build your curiosity, and grow your resume in a way that is unique in the Maritimes. Focusing on the goal of adding value through information technology, you will learn how to ask the right questions, build professional relationships, and drive solutions. You will be exposed to technical and business processes across various functional groups throughout different lines of businesses.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited university co-op program, business or computer science preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Desire to problem solve and work with others to map out processes to pinpoint improvements
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
• Curiosity, drive for excellence and deep interest in technology

Responsibilities

• Get experience in translating business problems and opportunities into technical solutions through working in a team environment acting as the liaison between the business and development
• Exposure to various business areas and their respective responsibilities, processes, etc.
• Job shadowing opportunities and establishment of mentor relationships
• Successful application of business analyst tools, such as business process mapping, project charters, requirement gathering, etc.
• Training and experience in multiple industry technologies, including but not limited to: Tableau, Sharepoint, Clarity, and Azure DevOps.