Business Analyst - Senior

Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients. Job ID: 26-21221 Job Title: Business Analyst - Senior Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite) Duration: 150 Business Days with possible extension Client: Public Sector Pay Rate: CAD $90 per hour Role Overview An Application Architect - Senior position is required to gather and translate business or dependent systems needs into product requirements and coherent user stories. The candidate will work under the direction of the Project Manager and the Senior Manager and is required to work with various project teams to delivery the solutions following all applicable GO-ITS standards and industry best practices while adhering to the existing technological solution frameworks. The successful candidate will work with various technology teams to translate business needs and implement. Must Have: Experience to feed work to the team and dedicated to looking ahead at upcoming work and grooming requirements so that they’re well-understood, documented, and ready to go Experience with Agile project methodology Experience assembling requirements into coherent user stories Experience in managing the Product Backlog Items, refining them and communicate changes to project manager/Team Lead Requirements documentation experience in the format of concise and clear user stories Knowledge of design, develop, test and implement systems solutions, and evaluate software/ hardware Proficiency in SQL database querying Knowledge in API design, integration and technical requirement definition Hands-on experience with creating and managing user stories using Azure DevOps Establish effective working relationships with I&IT management, clients, internal and external partners/ stakeholders and project staff Communication skills to discuss client requirements; To discuss of systems development options and technical processes among project team; Role and responsibilities. Provides a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients with diverse business and technological needs. Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements. Prepares and advises on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice within the organization. Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. #RTA PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

The role involves gathering and translating business needs into product requirements and coherent user stories. The candidate will collaborate with technology teams and stakeholders to implement solutions following GO-ITS standards and industry best practices.

Candidates must have experience with Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and managing product backlogs. Proficiency in SQL querying and API design is required, along with strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Accident insurance • Critical illness insurance • Hospital indemnity • 401(k) retirement savings • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Legal support • Pet insurance • Employee discounts

• Business analysisPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Analysis
• Agile Methodology
• User Story Creation
• Product Backlog Management
• SQL Database Querying
• API Design
• Azure DevOps
• Requirements Documentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Systems Integration
• Technical Requirement Definition
• Software Evaluation

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Software
• Consulting

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available