IT Business Analyst

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Employee recognition

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks an IT Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders, analyze processes, and translate requirements into functional specs for technology solutions.

You will develop process maps, user stories, and test plans while supporting UAT, training, and documentation. A foundational knowledge of SQL and low-code tools will help drive effective business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 0–3 years in business analysis or related roles.
• Experience with process automation or low-code platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to SQL and application development technologies is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to gather requirements and support process improvements.
• Plan tasks for business analysis and the software development lifecycle.
• Support risk documentation and mitigation strategies.
• Create process maps, business requirements, and user stories for delivery.
• Configure and support business applications, reports, and configurations.
• Provide functional support for issues and maintain project records.
• Develop and execute test plans, assist with user testing and training.
• Coordinate with business users during UAT and document integration needs.
• Improve process flow and user documentation for existing applications.
• Maintain production applications in line with compliance and audit policies.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Documentation

Verbal and written communication

Low-code platforms

Process improvement

C#

ASP.NET

Blazor

User stories

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power Platform

Appian

AgilePoint

Job description

Overview

As an IT Business Analyst, you will partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze business processes, and support the design and implementation of technology solutions. You will assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement and help develop functional specifications and documentation. The successful candidate will collaborate with business users, subject matter experts, and internal IT teams to deliver effective and user-focused solutions.

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you maximize your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership in relevant institutions.

Your role

• Partner with business units and corporate functions to gather requirements, support process improvements, and assist with day-to-day activities, including recurring and year-end processes.
• Plan tasks associated with business analysis and the software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Iterative, Agile).
• Support the identification, documentation, and tracking of project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Create process maps, business requirements, user stories, and other analysis documentation to support solution delivery.
• Configure, maintain, and support business applications, forms, reports, and system configurations.
• Provide functional support for application and business process issues.
• Document requests, maintain project records, and follow established project management and governance processes.
• Develop and execute test plans, support user testing activities, and assist with user training and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate and provide support to business users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assist in gathering and documenting application integration requirements.
• Improve process flow and user documentation for implemented applications to enhance user knowledge and competency.
• Support the maintenance of production applications in accordance with customer requirements, compliance standards, and audit policies.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of functional specifications in collaboration with business users, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Document, propose, and optimize application configurations to provide the best usability and information availability.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and training activities related to new features, functionality, and integrations.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology Management, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, application support, or process automation (including internships and co-op experience).
• Experience with process automation or low-code platforms (e.g., AgilePoint, Appian, Power Platform) is an asset.
• Experience with SQL is preferred.
• Business acumen (experience in the E&C industry is an asset).
• Exposure to application development technologies such as C#, ASP.NET, or Blazor.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies:

• Solid technical background (SQL, ASP.NET, C#, Excel, Visio).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Client orientation.
• Logical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Acts as a change agent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s’infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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