Senior Business Analyst - 6-month contract

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$62,800 - CA$104,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Business Analyst, you lead the analysis of complex business problems and drive the definition of scalable, business-aligned solutions. Acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, you ensure that requirements are clearly defined, validated, and translated into effective solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years experience in Business Analysis or a related field
• University degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience with enterprise systems (insurance industry preferred)
• Experience with Univeris, JIRA and Excel
• SQL, VBA, or similar tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills
• Adaptability and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Collaborative mindset and continuous improvement approach

Nice To Haves

• Business Analysis certifications (e.g., CBAP, CCBA)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Change Management (e.g., Prosci)

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities: gather, analyze, and validate requirements for complex initiatives
• Drive solution design: translate business needs into clear, actionable specifications and recommendations
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment: lead workshops, discussions, and decision-making processes
• Support delivery & execution: collaborate with project, technology, and QA teams to ensure successful implementation
• Ensure quality: contribute to testing strategy, validation, and overall solution integrity
• Manage risks & dependencies: identify issues, propose mitigation strategies, and track progress
• Enable change & adoption: support documentation, training, and change management activities
• Promote continuous improvement: identify opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and best practices
• Production support issue tracking, problem solving and resolution within own team and systems and across key stakeholder groups
• Support transition from initiative delivery to production support to ensure seamless advisor and client experience
• Mentor and support others: share expertise and contribute to team development

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree