OPEN: Business Analyst

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Business Analyst, where your expertise will drive impactful projects from inception to completion. This role involves participating in all phases of the project life cycle, supporting the development of business cases, and fostering collaboration between IT and business units. You'll leverage your problem-solving skills, documentation proficiency, and understanding of the SDLC to contribute to complex IT projects, including SuccessFactors implementations. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Thorough understanding of the entire SDLC and complex IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Support projects through Agile methodologies and develop project schedules.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or IT

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft DevOps

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Business Analyst

Resume Due Date: Wednesday, January 8^th, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-001

Number of Vacancies: 3

Level: Senior

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 per week

Location: 700 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

Work Mode: Remote

Job Overview

• Participating in all phases of the project life cycle including Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution and Closeout.
• Ability to create User Acceptance Scripts to support the Testing Phase of the project.
• For a new implementation related to SuccessFactors, be able to create Job Aid documentation.
• Contributing to the implementation of systems ranging from single stand-alone applications to large, complex systems with extensive integrations requiring comprehensive organizational change management.
• Supporting all stages of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements definition, solution architecture & design, software development, system integration, testing and quality assurance.
• Supporting projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Foster relationships between business unit and IT (Information Technology) group through interaction with line of business leaders and power users, understanding the true business needs, priorities and strategies.
• Participate in technology and business risk analysis, with an effort to identify implications, root-cause and creative solutions.
• Support and facilitate the development of business cases that will provide funding release through various project gates.
• Apply industry best practices to help the project team maintain a focus on continuous improvement, including knowledge of project management developments and practices, trends in IT technology and services, systems management disciplines and related industry best practices that could add value to the business.
• Develop project schedules for project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as Business Analyst or similar role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to provide solution and guidance to the project team and line of business.
• Proficient in documentation and validation of business requirements from stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of the entire SDLC and experience working on complex IT projects from inception to completion (i.e. Software, Application, Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Data Migration, System Migration, Security, etc.).
• Experience contributing to projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Experience in planning and testing software solutions.
• Experience working with Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with a Matrixed delivery model.
• Microsoft DevOps (this is a plus for requirements and work management).
• Previous experience in SuccessFactors implementations.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invite all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview, and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.