Business Analyst

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Senior Business Analyst

Our public sector client in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking two experienced Business Analysts to join their Information Technology and Business Operations teams. These roles are ideal for professionals with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills who want to make an impact within a collaborative, public-sector environment.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite
Hours: 36.25 + hours per week
Contract Term: Long-term, until Jan 2027 with possible extension
Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration (or equivalent)
Certifications: CBAP preferred

🔹 About the Roles

Both Business Analyst positions will support business units and IT teams by analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and contributing to the design and delivery of technology-enabled solutions.

While both share core business analysis responsibilities, each has a distinct focus:

Project Process/Delivery-Focused Business Analyst

Works closely with IT project teams to document business requirements and design solutions.
Leads workflow analysis, requirements elicitation, and business process modeling.
Supports solution evaluation, testing, and implementation activities.
Ideal for candidates who enjoy structured project delivery and hands-on technical collaboration.

Relationship/Strategic-Focused Business Analyst

Focuses on business relationship management, intake processes, and opportunity analysis.
Strengthens collaboration between IT and business stakeholders.
Identifies new opportunities and ensures alignment between IT initiatives and business goals.
Ideal for candidates who excel in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, document, and analyze business and system requirements.
Conduct business process reviews and recommend improvements.
Prepare business cases, workflows, and documentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
Facilitate workshops, user training, and solution evaluations.
Support implementation, testing, and post-go-live activities.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 10 years in IT with 5+ years as a Business Analyst.
Experience in two or more IT domains, such as Application Development, Project Management, QA, or Infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Visio, SharePoint).
Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, facilitate discussions, and provide clear documentation.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

CBAP certification (IIBA) or equivalent.
Experience with Business Opportunity Analysis and Intake Processes.
Working knowledge of IT contracts and contract management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Next Steps

If you have the experience and are based in or open to working onsite in Winnipeg, we’d love to hear from you!

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.