Senior IT Business Systems Analyst

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development allowance up to $2,

Health and dental benefits

Volunteer day

Pension and share ownership

Employee recognition programs

ERGs and mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life in Toronto seeks a Senior IT Business Systems Analyst to lead analysis, define requirements, and contribute to product and process specifications. You will mentor teammates and champion best practices across projects and operations.

You will facilitate workshops, validate designs, ensure compliance with policy guidance, and translate business needs into artifacts. Requires 5+ years in senior business analysis and a related degree; base salary ranges from CAD 90,000 to CAD 115,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior business analysis role.
• Strong understanding of IT project methodologies and processes.
• Proficient in data modelling and data mapping from source systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, scoping, estimating and planning for large initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and reviews of deliverables.
• Translate business needs into artifacts and documentation; ensure policy alignment.
• Collaborate with QA for test strategies and acceptance testing.
• Provide leadership and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Senior analysis experience

Leadership

IT project methodologies

Data modelling

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/MIS/CS

Tools

UNITRAX

UNIVERIS EWMS

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is responsible for leading the analysis of business problems and developing requirements, product and process specifications and contribution towards product design efforts. The Senior Business Systems Analyst champions and contributes to the development of analysis standards, tools, processes and best practices.

This role applies advanced knowledge to complex work and supports project, product and operations teams by sharing skills and mentoring. This role leads the work to implement solutions to complex problems, which may be independently or through leading or supporting the collaboration with other stakeholders.

The Senior IT Business Systems Analyst maintains a “business perspective” through all phases of the problem resolution and systems enhancement. Senior IT Business Systems Analysts work closely with the business to understand their needs, opportunities and requirements. Working in a team environment, the Senior IT Business Systems Analyst is responsible for:

What you will do:

• Leading and orchestrating overall analysis, scoping, estimating and planning for large or complex initiatives, including elicitation and validation of business requirements and dependencies
• Leads and facilitates meetings, walkthroughs, workshops, and reviews of deliverables
• Ensures solutions and configurations meet business requirements and enterprise-level policy guidance (e.g. architecture, security, risk) and ensures the translation of those processes, needs and requirements into related artifacts and documentation
• Defining business problems/opportunities, providing a clear definition and performing benefit analysis
• Develops and validates solution design, configuration or package criteria 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
• Performs functional testing of system enhancements and supporting user acceptance testing of changes, within compliance controls and standards
• Partners with product owners and/or architects to develop technical requirements and engineering/non‑functional specifications
• Provides leadership by fostering and mentoring, an inspiring team environment

What you will bring:

• Degree in related discipline (Commerce/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.
• Excellent understanding of business principles, developing effective working relationships with a broad variety of business functions
• Proven leadership and internal consulting skills, with a commitment to customer service
• Excellent understanding of general IT project methodologies, processes and practices
• 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
• Experience and comprehension to effectively work with legacy technologies and contribute as legacy applications evolve and are migrated to new platforms
• Previous experience as a software developer in a mainframe environment would be an asset.
• Wealth Knowledge is an asset
• Experience with UNITRAX or UNIVERIS EWMS application is considered an asset

The base salary for this position is between $90,000 - $115,000 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

• 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 additionalinvestment 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.