Senior Business Analyst

Recruiter
J.D. Irving
Location
Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
28 Sep 2020
Closes
01 Oct 2020
Ref
20002918
Job role
Business analyst, CFO
Senior Business Analyst

J.D.Irving, Limited

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving,Limited (JDI) has business units in:

Agriculture
  • Construction& Equipment
  • ConsumerProducts
  • Food
  • Forestryand Forestry Products
  • Retailand Distributions
  • Shipbuildingand Industrial Fabrication
  • Transportationand Logistics


Our growth is driven by a set ofconsistent fundamental values through the years:

  • Uncompromisingquality in making products and committed service to our valued customers
  • Anunwavering focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our diversebusinesses
  • Aresponsibility to make a positive difference in our communities,where we are proud to live and work, as well as to the health of theland, air and water that sustains our world


JDI IT

At JDI IT,the beliefthat what people experience matters more than technologyis integral to how wework with and support our customers.

With over 300employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offerourteamthe opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesseswork smarter. JDI IT supportsallthe J.D. Irving Limited group of companiesand therefore offers opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of ITareas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will bea key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and"getting it done"!

We invest in continuousprofessional growth and believe that our ability as a team grows exponentiallywhen we share success- as such, your coworkers will be among the best in theMaritimes.

Sound good so far?Then please read on - and if the below description fits your interestsandexperience,we encourage you to apply. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!

Wecurrently have an opportunity fora Senior Business Analystin Dieppe,N.B.

Position Overview:

The Business Analystreports to the Director of Business Solutions and is a key member of the JDI ITteam in eliciting requirements, working with resources within theOperations group, implementing new IT solutions and ensuring the ongoingsuccess of tools and applications within the client environment.

In this role,you willprovide strong leadershipin a dynamic and fast paced work environment towardsenabling thegrowth and improvementof the business.

What you will be doing:

  • Formulate and define systems scope and objectives through researchand fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systemsand industry requirements
  • Develop solution expertise to be able to provide guidanceandsupport to business users
  • Lead enhancements and process improvement activities
  • Manage relationships and establish trusted partnerships withassociated business areas
  • Analyze functional and detailed business requirements
  • Documentation of current and future state processes, businessrequirements, test preparation, execution, and traceability to requirements


You have:
  • A Bachelor'sdegree (preferenceto Industrial Engineering, Computer Science,or Business)
  • 5-8years of experience as a Business Analyst or demonstrated relevant skills
  • Demonstratedtechnical competencies with a passion for technology
  • Exceptionalcommunications skills and experience in working with technical subject matterexperts and customers.
  • Demonstratedsuccess with business requirements analysis, group facilitation, gap analysisand process mapping and design as part of a business transformation
  • LeanSix Sigma or other process improvement certifications/ experience would be an asset


You are:
  • Competentto work in some phases of systems analysis and ableto consider the business implications of the application oftechnology to the current business environment
  • Highlyenergetic and adaptable
  • An excellent facilitator and able to build consensus amongprocess stakeholders
  • Able tounderstand business processes and translate into technical requirements.


A few more things we would considerassets:
  • Manufacturing and shop floor experience
  • Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certifications/experience
  • Experience in working in a formal systems development lifecyclemethodology environment involving such artifacts as functional and detaildesign documents, business use cases, and requirements traceability


To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click here.

J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.