RQ11667 - Business Analyst - Senior

Job summary

The Business Analyst will define and document functional and technical specifications for a new online registration system for the Species at Risk Branch. Responsibilities include leading requirements workshops, managing the product backlog, and coordinating user acceptance testing with ministry stakeholders.

Job details

Description: The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Species at Risk Branch (SARB) is responsible for the administration and issuance of Registrations under the new Species Conservation Act (SCA), 2025. The objective of this project is to build a modern online Registration system for both external and internal users. Technology stack : Microsoft Dynamics CRM (backoffice), MuleSoft (middleware) and Java/React (public facing portal) This position is to understand MECP Registration and Permit workflows and write user stories and related functional and technical specifications, develop Figma prototypes; including briefing requirements to the development team, leading QA testing, coordinating UAT with Ministry users and updating / grooming product backlog on on-going bases. Requirements Experience and Skill Set Requirements: Must Haves: Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting data, system, and business requirements. Expertise in Business Analysis working visio diagrams and swim lane diagrams Ability to define use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for IT solutions. Experience with database analysis and SQL language. Ability to effectively liaise between business users, IT teams, and external vendors. Experience leading requirements workshops, JAD sessions, and stakeholder interviews. Understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies to support IT teams. JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps (for requirements tracking & project collaboration). Nice to have: OPS or public sector exp. Skill Set Requirements: Data & Business Analysis & Requirements Management: Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting data, system, and business requirements. Expertise in Business Analysis working visio diagrams and swim lane diagrams Ability to define use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for IT solutions. Strong analytical skills for identifying business problems and proposing solutions. Experience in systems re-engineering and workflow optimization. Experience with database analysis and SQL language. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Ability to effectively liaise between business users, IT teams, and external vendors. Experience leading requirements workshops, JAD sessions, and stakeholder interviews. Excellent documentation and presentation skills for communicating business needs to technical teams. Strong negotiation and facilitation skills to align diverse stakeholder interests. Technical & Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with data and business analysis tools, including: JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps (for requirements tracking & project collaboration). Visio, Lucidchart, MIRO (for process modeling and workflow visualization), figma SharePoint, MS Teams (for document management & team collaboration). Familiarity with data-driven decision-making tools (Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel) is a plus. Knowledge of ERP, CRM, or Cloud-based business solutions is an asset. Systems Optimization & Digital Transformation: Experience leading systems re-engineering initiatives to improve efficiency. Ability to identify automation opportunities and workflow enhancements. Understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies to support IT teams. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Public Sector (OPS) Experience: Prior experience working in Ontario Public Sector (OPS) or other government environments. Familiarity with OPS governance frameworks (Stage Gate, ITIL, security policies, etc.). Understanding of OPS procurement, regulatory compliance, and service delivery models.

What you’ll do

The Business Analyst will define and document functional and technical specifications for a new online registration system for the Species at Risk Branch. Responsibilities include leading requirements workshops, managing the product backlog, and coordinating user acceptance testing with ministry stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements, defining user stories, and utilizing SQL for database analysis. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and collaboration tools like JIRA and Azure DevOps is required, with preference given to those with Ontario Public Sector experience.

Listed skills

• Business analysis · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Scrum · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Figma · Preferred
• Requirements gathering · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business Analysis
• User Stories
• SQL
• Agile
• Scrum
• Kanban
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Azure DevOps
• Visio
• Lucidchart
• Figma
• Requirements Gathering
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• Workflow Optimization
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Power BI
• Presentations
• Communication
• Agile Methodology
• Governance
• Java (Programming Language)
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Procurement
• Business Problems
• Business Requirements
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Skills
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Safety Assurance
• Atlassian Confluence
• Automation
• Teamwork
• React.js (Javascript Library)
• Middleware
• Requirements Elicitation
• Digital Transformation
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft SharePoint

Job areas

• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Software
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting
• Business Analyst
• Business Analyst (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts

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