Functional Business Analyst

David Aplin Group, one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, has partnered with our client to recruit for a Business Analyst.

The Role:

• Conduct analysis, make cost-weighted and risk-aware recommendations to determine the integration of evolving business requirements that will fulfill user needs and increase the efficiency and efficacy of the programs.
• Develop plans, objectives and time frames for preparing business cases in collaboration with business clients by documenting client requirements, leading the development of optimized business process flow, validating the process, validating / simulating the process and defining high-level solution options.
• Author, review, approve and facilitate the creation of deliverables throughout the project lifecycle such as proposals, business cases, use cases, project charters, conceptual designs, process models, detailed designs and test plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of the current programs; investigate and propose solutions by identifying current and future opportunities, developing business plans and strategies for implementation, seeking opportunities to work in collaboration and partnership with other departmental organizations.
• Lead, plan, coordinate and report progress of Business Acceptance Testing phase.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide change management support for system and process changes.
• Develop and establish partnerships with lines of business to become fully knowledgeable with their business support systems, issues and processes. Identify current and future needs and develop business plans and strategies for their implementation.
• Conduct research, analysis and testing of new business solutions for possible use by clients by evaluating new products for their potential to address business requirements, by reading the trade press, attending conferences and seminars and meeting with manufacturers and service providers.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Computing or Business or equivalent experience.
• CBAP designation, BA Certification and working knowledge of BABOK are also recognized.
• Experience performing business analyst functions for Information Technology related products, solutions or services.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst working with Information Technology business users to gather and document various types and levels of business needs and user requirements (such as rationale, scope, functional and non-functional requirements).
• Minimum 4 years of experience performing Business Analysis activities on Enterprise-wide business solutions; the development, implementation and validation of business procedures; analyzing requirements, developing recommendations and presenting to management and/or clients for the development of business solutions.
• Highly developed understanding of business and system analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), modeling tools, and process/workflow mapping.
• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills when presented with a challenging task.
• Advanced requirements/information gathering, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please click the Apply button to send your resume in confidence directly to Deborah Dodd , Partner - Aplin Information Technology. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN DAVID APLIN GROUP.

If this is your first introduction to us, we invite you to become one of our satisfied candidates. David Aplin Group has been Canadian owned since 1975. Our professional consultants are passionate about helping you find a fulfilling job or career and ensuring your complete satisfaction with our process. Our proven track record, nearly 4 decades long, is largely due to our team of highly skilled and successful specialists. Through superior service and a commitment to long-term relationships, we provide deep specialization in core areas for complete recruiting and HR solutions across Canada - all from one source. We look forward to exceeding your expectations!

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