Senior Business Analyst

OTIP Group of Companies (OGC); Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading benefits support firm located in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Business Analyst. You will engage with various stakeholders to analyze business needs, propose solutions for process improvements, and manage project lifecycles. This role requires over 8 years of experience in reporting and analysis, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits starting on your first day.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

100% premium coverage for group benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Continuing education coverage

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets.
• Process-related certification or commitment to complete.

Responsibilities

• Elicit information from stakeholders and perform needs analysis.
• Lead evaluation of business processes and implement improvements.
• Develop test plans and execute them with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in a related field

Certification in best practices (IIBA, BABOK)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Visio, Azure Dev Ops)

Agile/Scrum tools

Job description

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employeesfeel valued forthe work they do, supportedasthe people they are, andincluded in thevery fabric of the organization: they bringtheirbestto work every day. And that's why we mean itwhen wesay we put our people at the centreofeverything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Business Analysis Manager, the core parts of your role will be to:

Elicitinformation from various stakeholders, performneeds/requirements analysis, and assistwith the identification of problem statements.

Examineand validatebusiness needs and goals. Capture and assess requirements, process and business problems to propose solutions and recommendations that improve existing business processes and promotes effective and appropriate system solutions.

Leadthe evaluation of current state and future state business processes, performgap analysis and develop/ implementprocess improvement solutions. Documentbusiness requirements including creation of process models, maps, workflows, and diagrams.

Additional activities may include leading/participating in working groups, information sessions, strategic planning, business capability planning, etc.

Developtest plans as required and is responsible for the execution of the test plans in conjunction with business units and the project and/or initiative stakeholders.

Collaboratewith stakeholders to determine project scope, vision, cost benefit analysis, risk factors. Workwith stakeholders to develop detailed solutions, estimates, and project plans in support of the business goals and in compliance with project methodology.

Translateconceptual business requirements into a clear, comprehensible, simplified manner that is comprehensible to all stakeholders.

Followorganizational standards to maintain quality of service and confidentiality.

Developpractices and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, change management and release management processes. Identify strategic opportunities to add value to the business through improved processes, standards and methodologies.

Manage and trackthe status of requirements and can clearly illustrate the connectivity between business goals/needs, defined requirements, delivered solutions, testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle.

Championand participatein developing and advancing standards related to newer and emerging technologies.

Analyzeand executereporting metrics and provides recommendations/requirements/solutions to improve business intelligence to support management decisions.

Support enterprise roadmaps and planning by providing guidance on business need and impact that contributes to the overall requirements and organizational strategies and goals.

Providetechnical leadership to junior team members and performs other duties within the Business Analyst function, as assigned.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You:

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:

A university degree, college diploma or certification in a related field with advanced knowledge of best practices employed by the IIBA and BABOK.

8+ years of progressive experience in business reporting, business analysis, process design, and testing.

High level of organizational ability with project management experience.

Experience with issue tracking systems, working in agile/scrum environment, web, digital and mobile technology experience is an asset.

Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to enable effective business solutions.

Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills required.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of products including SharePoint, Visio, Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is desirable.

Experience working on multiple projects in parallel.

Knowledge of the Educational, Insurance, Financial and/or Call centre Industries is considered an asset.

Proven ability to coach and mentor business solutions and context.

Process related certification/designation or commitment to complete. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and other Lean disciplines connected with cross functional team leadership of business improvement is required.

Exceptional ability to use innovative and effective methods to analyze data and produce business solutions that meet process requirements.

Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive the implementation of complex business solutions with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

We also consider your potential.If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some of the Perks We Offer:

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, pleaseapply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.