Junior Business Analyst

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support project teams by gathering data, analyzing trends, and documenting processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in business analysis, contributing to efficient operations and effective stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

8% vacation pay

Employer paid extended health & dental plans

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in business analysis within large organizations.
• Understanding of quality assurance and change management best practices.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Participate in planning discussions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Change management

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Union/Affiliation: Administrative Professional Excluded Staff
Pay range: $72,718 to $94,142 annually
SFU Department Descr: Labour Relations & Compensation
Position Grade: 7
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Labour Relations Team At Simon Fraser University Strives To Maintain Harmonious Working Relationships With The Employee Groups On Campus. We Provide

• Collective agreement and policy interpretation
• Collective bargaining
• Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure
• Support to investigations and arbitrations
  
  

About The Role

The Junior Business Analyst supports the project team by assisting with data gathering and analysis, recommendations, business process documentation, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness activities. The role contributes to overall project health by participating in planning discussions, identifying improvement opportunities, and preparing documentation to support evidence-based decision-making. Working under general supervision, the Junior Business Analyst helps translate business needs into practical solutions through clear communication and analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field and one year of experience in business analysis, working within large, complex organizations or projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Understanding of quality assurance and change management best practices.
• Proficient in supporting business process re-engineering and initiatives.
• Strong technical documentation skills to create detailed, accurate reports and documentation.
• Proficient in Excel and other data analysis tools to interpret data and generate reports.
• Ability to conduct stakeholder validation and gather feedback to improve processes and functionalities.
• Excellent knowledge of human resources best practices, principles and methods.
• Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
  
  

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
  
  

Additional Information

The assignment end date is June 2026.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].