Supervisor, Business Analysis

Johnston Group Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Winnipeg, MB office

Job summary

Johnston Group Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Business Analysis to lead and develop a high-performing BA team within our Operational Excellence group. You will guide delivery of core functionality, enhancements, and fixes across Johnston Group applications and enterprise systems.

You will champion Lean, Agile, and process-improvement practices, coordinate across business and IT stakeholders, and drive standards for analysis work. Hybrid role based in Winnipeg, MB with three in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree, diploma or certification in Business Analysis, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in Business Analysis.
• Leadership/ supervisory experience with coaching and development.
• Experience leading complex business and technology initiatives.
• Experience with Lean, process modeling, continuous improvement, or Agile methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis with Excel and PowerBI.
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and systems development concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to recommend corrective actions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the Business Analysis team.
• Ensure successful delivery of business and technology initiatives.
• Develop team capability, manage workloads and priorities, and establish standards.
• Foster strong partnerships across business and IT groups.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerBI

SQL

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile

Education

Business Analysis degree or related field

Certification in related field

Bachelor's or higher in CS/IT or BA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and was named one of Manitoba’sTop Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

This role operates within our highly collaborative Operational Excellence – Business Analysis functional group, responsible for the delivery of new core functionality, enhancements, and defect fixes within the suite of Johnston Group applications, its ecosystem and other enterprise applications.

The Supervisor, Business Analysis provides leadership, coaching, and operational oversight to the Business Analysis team while ensuring the successful delivery of business and technology initiatives. This role is responsible for developing team capability, managing workloads and priorities, establishing Business Analysis standards, and fostering strong partnerships across business and IT teams. This role contributes to complex initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and the advancement of Business Analysis best practices across the organization.

*Hybrid working model based out of our Winnipeg, MB office, with three daysin-office per week.

Qualifications:

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Business Analysis, Computer Science or related field
• Minimum five years’ experience in Business Analysis
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and support employees is required
• Demonstrated experience leading complex business and technology initiatives
• Experience with Lean, process modeling, continuous improvement, or Agile methodologies
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis with strong capabilities in Excel and PowerBI
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and systems development concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to recommend corrective actions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and with employees from diverse backgrounds

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JG welcomes the opportunity to provide accommodation throughout the selection process. Please contact us to discuss your requirements by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 204-774-6677, ext 295.