Sr IT Business Systems Analyst

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

ERGs & Mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to bridge business needs and technology by translating priorities into data, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives aligned with the North Platform strategy.

You will partner with business leaders, architects, data teams and delivery teams to define requirements and prepare delivery-ready initiatives for execution, while contributing to governance and cloud data strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Business Analysis or Business Systems Analysis experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise data, analytics, reporting, AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, gather requirements, and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with architects, technology teams, data teams, and delivery teams in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, cloud technologies, data governance, AI, machine learning, and automation concepts.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder workshops to identify business needs, opportunities, risks, and success measures.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business, data, functional, and AI-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data, analytics, automation, and AI to improve business outcomes.
• Develop high-level solution concepts and future-state processes aligned with enterprise data strategy and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects, technology teams, and data teams to evaluate solution options and assess feasibility.
• Document business requirements, use cases, epics, process flows, business rules, and data requirements.
• Support estimation and planning activities by identifying complexity drivers, dependencies, assumptions, and risks.
• Prepare initiatives for delivery by ensuring requirements and solution documentation are complete and actionable.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders move from concept to delivery-ready solutions.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Workshops Facilitation

Data Analytics

AI & Automation

Cloud Technologies

Communication Skills

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Senior Business Systems Analyst, Data Strategy & Solutions bridges business needs and technology solutions by translating priorities into actionable data, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives aligned with Canada Life's North Platform strategy. This role partners with business leaders, architects, data teams, and delivery teams to define requirements, develop solution options, support estimation and planning, and ensure initiatives are ready for execution.

What you will do

• Lead stakeholder workshops to identify business needs, opportunities, risks, and success measures.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business, data, functional, and AI-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data, analytics, automation, and AI to improve business outcomes.
• Develop high-level solution concepts and future-state processes aligned with enterprise data strategy and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects, technology teams, and data teams to evaluate solution options and assess feasibility.
• Document business requirements, use cases, epics, process flows, business rules, and data requirements.
• Support estimation and planning activities by identifying complexity drivers, dependencies, assumptions, and risks.
• Prepare initiatives for delivery by ensuring requirements and solution documentation are complete and actionable.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders move from concept to delivery-ready solutions.

What you will bring

• 7+ years of Business Analysis or Business Systems Analysis experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise data, analytics, reporting, AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, gather requirements, and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with architects, technology teams, data teams, and delivery teams in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, cloud technologies, data governance, AI, machine learning, and automation concepts.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry experience.
• Experience with enterprise data strategy, cloud data modernization, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of responsible AI, privacy, governance, and risk management principles.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, business cases, and leadership briefings.

The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

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 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.

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.