IT Business Analyst (1-year term position)

Alberta Securities Commission

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is seeking an IT Business Analyst for a 1-year term position. The IT team ensures the ASC has the necessary resources for consistent, reliable, and secure service delivery, understanding and anticipating the organization’s technology requirements. This role reports to the Manager, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Delivery, and is responsible for defining business needs, documenting requirements, and supporting the delivery and improvement of applications and processes. The IT Business Analyst partners with stakeholders and IT teams to identify solutions, resolve issues, and enhance service delivery. The ASC offers a hybrid work environment, flexibility, and a competitive total rewards package including 100% employer-paid benefits from day one, such as a comprehensive health and dental plan, flex days, an employee family assistance program, a transportation allowance, and a generous flexible spending account. The organization also promotes community engagement through its ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

Requirements

A degree in IT, business, or an equivalent field.
At least five years of related experience.
At least three years working with business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced business analysis techniques to identify issues and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
Strong client focus, relationship management, and consultation skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

CBAP, BRMP, PMP, or related certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading business analysis activities to identify, document, and validate business needs, requirements, processes, and data or access needs.
Working with stakeholders and IT partners to assess current and future state processes, evaluate solution options, and recommend practical improvements.
Producing clear business analysis documentation and supporting solution delivery through design, testing, implementation, and issue resolution.
Understanding the processes, plans, objectives, drivers, policies, regulations, culture, and issues related to IT’s business partners at the ASC.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business goals, challenge assumptions, and support sound decision-making.
Challenging the presumptions of business units on how to successfully execute their plans.
Employing influencing skills needed to gain consensus and understanding among business units.
Communicating analysis findings, technical considerations, and project updates to business and technical audiences.
Supporting change management, testing, and implementation activities in partnership with business units and project teams.
Maintaining best practices for requirements traceability, version control, change control, and stakeholder expectations.