Business Analyst

Job Description

Are you curious about how technology and processes drive business and innovation? You don’t need to have a technical background to grow into the IT world. If you are motivated by connecting with others and leading change this is an opportunity to spread your wings in a new, diverse, and critical position within a fast-paced environment. To be successful you will need to live and breathe detail. Organization is your middle name and no one can lead a meeting as effectively as you. We are seeking aptitude and passion to learn, grow and contribute.

Responsibilities will include eliciting and documenting the actual needs of stakeholders—which frequently involves investigating and clarifying their expressed desires—to determine underlying business requirements. Business Analysts are key members of a team that enables change within JDI by defining needs, determining solutions and delivering value to stakeholders while also considering the potential implications of technology in the current business environment.

A day in the life:

Every day is an exciting day working with both business and IT professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on both small and large projects, new technologies, and learn business best practices. You are seen as the liaison between IT and the business for challenges and opportunities while working in a team environment to provide appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

• As part of the JD Irving IT Team, you will enable and support our Moncton based companies
• Understanding key business data and quality
• Performing requirements elicitation & documentation
• Building use cases (definition and development) and developing test cases
• Documenting business processes
• Understanding capability of analytics tools and enabling business to act from analytical insight
• Managing integrity, confidentiality, and security of all datasets
• Understanding the risk tolerance/profile of the business
• Collaborating with design and architecture
• Translating business process model to technical realization
  
  

Qualifications

• A University Degree in a related discipline
• 3 years’ work experience in a business environment, preferably IT
• Experienced in Microsoft Technologies; particularly in Office 365
• Customer focused: motivated by inspiring others to do things differently
• Technically inclined, process oriented and driven by a natural curiosity
• Happy in an environment where you can work independently as well as collaboratively
• A continuous learner: acquiring new skills and software applications is second nature
• Organized, analytical and business savvy
  
  

Extras:

• Business Process Modeling
• Entry Certification in Business Analysis (ECBA)
• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
• Agile methodology for project management
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter.  JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!