Senior Business Analyst

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & dental benefits

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to partner with business and technology leaders, defining requirements and driving strategic initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional analysis from conception to implementation, facilitate workshops, and shape solution design with strong data analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

The role emphasizes mentoring, adherence to enterprise standards, and participation in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• >5 years of experience in senior business analysis.
• Strong understanding of BA methodologies and stakeholder management.
• Experience with finance processes and cross-functional operations.
• Proven leadership and internal consulting skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of project methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall.
• Experience with enterprise applications, integrations, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with data modelling and data mapping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders at all levels.
• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying opportunities to improve business processes, operating models, and technology solutions.
• Lead analysis activities for large, complex, and cross‑functional initiatives from conception through implementation.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, interviews, and requirements gathering activities to understand business needs and objectives.
• Conduct current‑state and future‑state assessments and identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Build business cases, cost‑benefit analyses, problems/opportunities, and investment recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Define, document, prioritize, and validate functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Present recommendations, findings, and project updates to leadership.
• Facilitate decision‑making, issue resolution, and consensus‑building among stakeholders.
• Develops and validates solution design with business stakeholders, articulating logical design alternatives and recommending appropriate solutions
• Partners with the QA team to ensure test strategies, plans and processes align with the business requirements and enables efficiencies in the work or testing process.
• Provides leadership by fostering and mentoring, an inspiring team environment
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Requirements gathering

Facilitation

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall

Communication

Business process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Data mapping

Data modelling

Enterprise apps

BI tools

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Senior Business Analyst is a strategic partner responsible for leading the analysis of complex business challenges and opportunities, defining business and system requirements, and contributing to the design and delivery of technology-enabled solutions. The role works closely with business leaders, product owners, architects, developers, and project teams to ensure solutions align with organizational objectives, operational needs, and enterprise standards.

As a trusted advisor, the Senior Business Analyst drives business process improvements, supports transformation initiatives, facilitates informed decision‑making, and ensures successful delivery of strategic programs. This role also provides leadership and mentorship to other analysts while promoting analysis best practices across the organization.

What you will do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying opportunities to improve business processes, operating models, and technology solutions.


• Lead analysis activities for large, complex, and cross‑functional initiatives from conception through implementation.


• Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, interviews, and requirements gathering activities to understand business needs and objectives.


• Conduct current‑state and future‑state assessments and identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.


• Build business cases, cost‑benefit analyses, problems/opportunities, and investment recommendations to support decision‑making.


• Define, document, prioritize, and validate functional and non‑functional requirements.


• Present recommendations, findings, and project updates to leadership.


• Facilitate decision‑making, issue resolution, and consensus‑building among stakeholders.


• Develops and validates solution design with business stakeholders, articulating logical design alternatives and recommending appropriate solutions


• Partners with the QA team to ensure test strategies, plans and processes align with the business requirements and enables efficiencies in the work or testing process.


• Provides leadership by fostering and mentoring, an inspiring team environment


• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

What You Will Bring

• Degree in related discipline (Finance Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent combination of training and experience with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior business analysis role.


• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.


• Extensive knowledge of finance processes and business operations, coupled with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner effectively across diverse functional areas.


• Proven leadership and internal consulting skills, with a commitment to customer service.


• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.


• Excellent understanding of project methodologies, processes and practices.


• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).


• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall environments.


• Experience with enterprise applications, integrations, and data analysis.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills that rely on a structured approach.


• Proficient with data modelling techniques and tools, data mapping from source systems.


• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in an individual and team environment.


• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with focus on attention to detail.

$90,800 - $110,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.


• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.


• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.


• Financial Security: Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.


• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!


• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.