Senior Business Analyst- Ministry Experience

Title:
Senior Business Analyst- Ministry Experience

Location:
Toronto, ON (On-site)

Type:
Long Term Contract

Introduction:

Join a rock-solid organization as our client's next Intermediate Senior Business Analyst and sit at the center of projects that drives decisions. You'll help one of Canada's most trusted organizations work on the latest project, and be rewarded with great opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients with diverse business and technological needs.
• Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements.
• Prepares and advises on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice within the organization.
• Leads and conducts business analysis in order to assess client's business problems/opportunities and documents the business requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be determined.
• Applies re-engineering concepts to promote business improvements through alternative and cost effective service delivery approaches.
• Leads and conducts business analysis at varying levels of detail appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS Unified Project Management Methodology, Enterprise Architecture and Gating Process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies.
• Develops strategies, prepares business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conducts feasibility studies for business I&IT initiatives.
• Develops sound processes for requirements gathering including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mockups, etc.
• Conducts business modeling; use case modeling; conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projects.
• Monitors progress, resolves problems and reports regularly to I&IT management and stakeholders.
• Develops performance measures and traceability matrices for business analysis evaluation and conducts follow-up.

Must Haves:

30% - Business Analysis:

• Knowledge of business analysis including enterprise level and client program area business analysis and modeling expertise; related business analysis tools, technology, processes, and methodologies; business analysis-related technical and business planning

20% - IT Knowledge and Experience:

• Software development life cycle, design, development and integration; database concepts; user interface design principles
• Knowledge of enterprise architectural concepts specifically in the area of business architecture
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies, specifically as it relates to business driven IT solutions

20% - Communication Skills:

• Provide consultation and advice to senior cluster management and staff
• Client relationship management skills demonstrated through experience in business analysis
• Excellent team leadership, presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills

15% - Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• Accurately assess clients` business requirements and identify best technology solutions
• Experience monitoring project progress, resolving problems and reporting issues to ensure clients expectations are satisfied in the most cost effective manner
• Evaluate directions, trends, standards and policies in a complex and evolving environment using multiple sources

15% - Project Management:

• Knowledge of service delivery management, portfolio, and program and project management in complex and dynamic IT environments
• Experience working in environments of change management, quality assurance, risk management, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices to participate in and/or lead multiple, broad scope business IT initiatives

About Drake International:

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.