Business Analyst, Operations
Job No:
CPSBC146
Location:
Vancouver, BC
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the director, finance and corporate services, the business analyst will focus on the development of reporting and analytics solutions, working closely with business partners and stakeholders to meet their decision-support requirements. The work requires a balance of business area and technical skills, the ideal candidate should be able to switch between the business and technical thinking easily.
We are looking for an efficient, driven, detail-oriented person who strives for quality and improvement. You need to be passionate about building great solutions and connecting the dots between business needs and implementation details. You are a self-starter and believe that the best results are achieved by effective teamwork.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- capture user requirements in the form of user stories, providing the development team with context
- collaborate with users, development team and management to understand user and business needs
- analyze processes, and produce documentation, for improved business systems and operational effectiveness
- develop or participate in development of business cases for senior stakeholder review and sign-off
- design future state business processes, based on business requirements with business and technical team input; prepare and present to stakeholders
- communicate regularly with users, development team and management on project goals, priorities and requirements
- facilitate collaborative business decisions amongst business and IT stakeholders
- lead QA testing efforts, ensuring test cases appropriately map to approved functional requirements
- use business analysis methods, principles, practices and techniques in an IT project team environment
- perform such other duties, functions, and responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required skills and qualifications include:
- a minimum of three to five years of experience in business analysis or a related field
- bachelor’s degree in management information systems, business administration, software development, project management or related field
- demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- ability to manage stakeholder expectations and to build effective working relationships
- business acumen, including ability to analyze and communicate strategic requirements, develop action plans for senior stakeholders and budgeting and finance experience
- a passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change
- thrive on challenges, enjoys taking on complex subjects and analyzing them to find workable solutions
- detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- strong technical background, including experience working with developers
- passionate about implementing effective business processes and building great systems
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia has been recognized as one of BC’s top employers since 2011 and one of Canada’s top 100 employers since 2014. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees. We offer an excellent working environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
All applications for this position must be submitted online at https://www.cpsbc.ca/about-us/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted
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How To Apply
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.