OPEN: Business Systems Analyst

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking a skilled Business Systems Analyst in Ontario, Canada. This role involves supporting projects across their life-cycle, implementing systems, and fostering collaboration between IT and business units. Ideal candidates should have a solid IT background with expertise in Agile methodologies, comprehensive SDLC knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of IT experience.
• Experience with Agile and iterative project methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of the entire SDLC.
• Proven track record in maintaining solution documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the project life-cycle from initiation to closeout.
• Implement systems requiring organizational change management.
• Support all stages of the SDLC including testing and quality assurance.
• Foster relationships between business units and IT.
• Participate in business risk analysis.

Skills

IT experience

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Microsoft DevOps

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year University Degree in computer science or related field

Business Analysis certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

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

Resume Due Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 24-086

Number of Vacancies: 2

Level: MP4

Duration: 12 months

Hours of work: 40

Location: Pickering or Toronto (Hybrid 2 days remote)

Job Overview

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting the project through the full-life cycle, providing recommendations on process improvement, identifying new opportunities, supporting the team by preparing for each phase of the project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participating in all phases of the project life-cycle including: Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution and Closeout.
• 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 units and IT (Information Technology) group through interaction with line of business leaders, 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 projects 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

• 5 to 1O+ years of IT experience
• Experience contributing on projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Experience working with a matrixed delivery model
• Thorough understanding of the entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Proven track record of creating and maintaining solution documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working experience with Microsoft DevOps for requirements and work management
• Excellent familiarity with Microsoft suite of products, such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio
• Technical savvy with using and implementing technological solutions
• Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance to the project team and line of business
• Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure stakeholder requirements are satisfied.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and planning skills

EDUCATION

• 4-year University Degree in computer science or other relevant program
• Business Analysis certification an asset
• Lean Six Sigma Certification an asset