Assignment : RQ00366 - Business Analyst - Senior
Requisition : RQ00366
Job Title : Senior Business Analyst Modernization & Governance
Client : Supply Ontario
Start Date : End Date :
Office Location : 200 Front St West Toronto
Department : Operations
Business Days : 170.00
Location : Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Public Sector Experience : Preferred
Must Have :
- 8 years experience leading business analysis activities for enterprise modernization initiatives including the transition from legacy systems to cloud-based platforms (e.g. supply chain procurement).
- Develop detailed business requirements user stories and process maps to support application modernization workflow digitization and data integration projects.
- Support the governance and approvals process through the Architecture Review Board (ARB) including the development of business cases checkpoint artifacts and impact assessments.
- Act as a key liaison between business units architects developers and governance bodies to ensure alignment between business needs and technical designs.
Description
Key Responsibilities :
Lead business analysis activities for enterprise modernization initiatives including the transition from legacy systems to cloud-based platforms (e.g. supply chain procurement).Develop detailed business requirements user stories and process maps to support application modernization workflow digitization and data integration projects.Act as a key liaison between business units architects developers and governance bodies to ensure alignment between business needs and technical designs.Conduct current-state assessments and gap analyses identifying improvement opportunities across business processes service delivery models and digital user journeys.Support the governance and approvals process through the Architecture Review Board (ARB) including the development of business cases checkpoint artifacts and impact assessments.Collaborate with ARB to ensure initiatives align with enterprise IT strategy principles and roadmaps.Prepare and maintain documentation required for project approvals including stakeholder briefings options analysis benefit realization tracking and risk registers.Lead or support stakeholder engagement sessions workshops and user interviews to gather business needs and translate them into actionable documentation.Develop and maintain process documentation such as BPMN diagrams SOPs and use case models to enable change management training and continuous improvement.Support organizational readiness and change adoption activities working closely with program managers and business leads.Ensure traceability between business requirements system functionality and testing activities throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.Participate in procurement activities including RFx development vendor demos evaluation criteria design and responses analysis.Required Qualifications & Experience :
8 years of progressive experience in business analysis including work on complex multi-stakeholder digital transformation initiatives.Proven experience supporting enterprise modernization programs across one or more domains : procurement financials content / document management or IT service delivery.Strong understanding of public sector governance particularly around architectural compliance digital standards and risk management processes.Experience preparing governance documentation and leading initiatives through checkpoint gates such as ARB.Ability to synthesize business needs into clear requirements user stories and decision support artifacts for technical and executive audiences.Experience with workflow / process improvement lean analysis and business process modeling (e.g. BPMN).Familiarity with Agile methodologies sprint-based planning and hybrid delivery approaches in the public sector context.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver quality work within tight timelines.Strong communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to drive consensus and articulate value.Desirable Skills :
Knowledge of government digital standards (e.g. OPS I&IT directives GO-ITS) procurement processes and accountability frameworks.Experience with tools such as JIRA Confluence Visio Lucidchart.Exposure to SaaS platforms such as ServiceNow OpenText from a business requirements perspective.Understanding of change management practices and methodologiesCertification or training in Business Analysis (e.g. CBAP PMI-PBA) Agile (e.g. Scrum Master Product Owner) or Lean Six Sigma or ITIL.Core Competencies :
Exceptional analytical skills with a strong ability to deconstruct complex systems and simplify for business understanding.Skilled communicator with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong organizational awareness with the ability to navigate government or large enterprise structures.Proactive curious and resilient; capable of leading through ambiguity and working independently with minimal oversight.Detail-oriented yet able to see the bigger picture and align work to strategic goals.Education :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Administration Information Systems Public Policy or a related field is required.Professional certifications in business analysis Agile or project management are considered strong assets.DeliverablesBusiness Requirements Documents (BRDs) : Clear articulation of business needs scope and expected outcomes.Process Maps and Workflows : Visual representations of current and future state processes using BPMN or equivalent standards.Governance Artifacts : Inputs for ARB including impact analyses readiness assessments and checkpoint packages.Options Analysis & Recommendations : Evaluations of solution or delivery paths aligned with business and technical constraints.Stakeholder Engagement Materials : Workshop outputs persona maps user journey diagrams and change readiness assessments.Traceability Matrices : Mapping of requirements to solutions use cases and test cases to ensure alignment through delivery.Vendor Evaluation Inputs : Criteria definitions scoring rubrics and summary reports to support procurement decision-making.Additional Terms
Performance Expectations
Quarterly performance reviews against agreed-upon objectives and deliverablesMinimum 80% achievement of approved quarterly objectivesDevelopment and maintenance of detailed project documentationRegular status reporting as per project management frameworkAdherence to all Supply Ontario policies procedures and professional standardsWork Arrangements
Hybrid work arrangement with minimum 2-3 days per week on-site at Supply Ontario officesFlexibility to adjust schedule based on project needs and stakeholder availabilityAvailability for occasional evening / weekend work during critical project phasesIntellectual Property and Confidentiality
All work products documentation and intellectual property created during the engagement remain the property of Supply OntarioStrict adherence to confidentiality agreements and data protection protocolsNon-disclosure agreement required as condition of engagementReturn of all Supply Ontario property and materials upon contract completionProbationary Period
Initial 90-day probationary period to assess fit and capabilitiesClear performance objectives to be established within first 30 daysBi-weekly check-ins during probationary periodOption to terminate with 5 business days notice during probationary periodEarly Termination Provisions
Supply Ontario may terminate the contract with 10 business days written notice without causeImmediate termination for :Breach of confidentiality or security protocols
Failure to meet minimum performance standards after documented warningViolation of Supply Ontario policies or professional conduct standardsMisrepresentation of qualifications or experienceExtended unavailability without approved leaveExtension and Renewal Provisions
Contract extension is at the sole discretion of Supply OntarioExtension decisions will align with Supply Ontarios internal procurement policies and proceduresFactors considered for extension include but are not limited to :Achievement of defined deliverables and performance metrics
Ongoing organizational need for servicesBudget availability and value for moneyContractors demonstrated reliability and cultural fitProject continuity requirementsExtension terms :Maximum extension periods as per Supply Ontario procurement policy
Rate adjustments if any must align with approved rate cardsAdditional or modified terms may be introduced during extensionExtension process :Review initiated minimum 30 days before contract end date
Appropriate management approvals as per delegation of authorityWritten notice of extension decision provided minimum 30 days before contract endNo guarantee or implicit right to extension regardless of performanceSupply Ontario reserves the right to :Modify role requirements during extension period
Adjust work arrangements and conditionsImplement new policies or proceduresRequire additional qualifications or certificationsContractor acknowledgment :No expectation of automatic renewal
Extension discussions do not constitute commitmentRights to compete for other opportunities if extension not grantedKey Skills
SQL,Agile,Business Analysis,Visio,Waterfall,Business Process Modeling,Requirements Gathering,Business requirements,JD Edwards,SDLC,Systems Analysis,Data Analysis Skills
Employment Type : Full-time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1