Sr. Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust; Toronto; On-site; CAD 102,500 - 134,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement and pension plan

Flexible work hours

RioCan Cares Day

Employee discounts

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Toronto to translate business needs into actionable requirements, mentor peers, and support multiple projects through rigorous analysis and documentation. You will own IT demand analysis, liaise with stakeholders, and influence system enhancements across programs.

Applicants should have extensive BA experience, SDLC/PM familiarity, strong communication skills, and ITIL knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and business analysis and is proficient in using different methods of gathering of requirements such as interviewing, data modeling and business process modeling.
• 7+ years of business analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience working on large programs with multiple projects is preferred
• Ability to translate business requirements into appropriate software architecture and design for development.
• Strong customer facing communication skills, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and experience with Quality Assurance processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis.
• Superior analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with medium to large custom software application development projects.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and proven experience successfully interfacing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements and gap analysis.
• Mentor and guide other Business Analysts on the team.
• Work on multiple projects and assist in documenting Business Analysis templates.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
• Document Business Case document to capture cost, benefits, resources, ROI, and timelines to gain approval on opportunities.
• Act as the IT owner for opportunities that are logged in IT demand and perform the required analysis.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis; building, developing, and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Evaluate new IT requests and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems, alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards.
• Identify Business/customer's needs and problems, create solutions, and translate these solutions into the appropriate information for the project team.
• Understand project scope and prepare specifications, use cases and detailed requirement documentation based on business partner interviews for developers and end users.
• Document current and future state diagrams for projects.
• Document user training guides and conduct user training.
• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high‑impact projects.
• Consult with business stakeholders to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives.
• Provide in‑depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions.

Skills

Financial and business analysis

MS Office

Requirements gathering

Mentoring analysts

SDLC & PM

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who We Are

For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed‑use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer.

Position Overview

As a Senior Business Analyst at RioCan, you will play a critical role in understanding and translating business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of projects. This role requires strong expertise in Business Analysis and relationship management. You will collaborate with other business analysts, developers, and project managers to deliver high‑quality solutions to our business stakeholders.

This 12‑month contract opportunity is also open to Independent Contractors

Responsiblities

• Gather and document business requirements and gap analysis.
• Mentor and guide other Business Analysts on the team.
• Work on multiple projects and assist in documenting Business Analysis templates.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
• Document Business Case document to capture cost, benefits, resources, ROI, and timelines to gain approval on opportunities.
• Act as the IT owner for opportunities that are logged in IT demand and perform the required analysis.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis; building, developing, and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Evaluate new IT requests and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems, alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards.
• Identify Business/customer's needs and problems, create solutions, and translate these solutions into the appropriate information for the project team.
• Understand project scope and prepare specifications, use cases and detailed requirement documentation based on business partner interviews for developers and end users.
• Document current and future state diagrams for projects.
• Document user training guides and conduct user training.
• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high‑impact projects.
• Consult with business stakeholders to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives.
• Provide in‑depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and business analysis and is proficient in using different methods of gathering of requirements such as interviewing, data modeling and business process modeling.
• 7+ years of business analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience working on large programs with multiple projects is preferred
• Ability to translate business requirements into appropriate software architecture and design for development.
• Strong customer facing communication skills, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and experience with Quality Assurance processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis.
• Superior analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with medium to large custom software application development projects.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and proven experience successfully interfacing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

$102,500 - $134,500 a year

The base salary range for this role reflects compensation for candidates at varying levels of experience and proficiency.

This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization.

Why join RioCan?

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program

that includes health and dental benefits starting on day one, healthcare and wellness/lifestyle spending accounts, access to an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare services, and other resources to support your overall well‑being.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program

to help prepare you for your future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.

Work/Life Balance

that prioritizes you. Enjoy flexible work hours, an extra‑long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development

opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through our continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development programs, on‑demand online learning, and cross‑functional training opportunities.

Additional Perks and Benefits

that include paid time off, parental leave top‑up, employee discounts, referral and recognition programs, and year‑round opportunities to connect through community initiatives, committees, and social events.

If you share RioCan’s values and a passion for real estate, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.

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