Junior/Intermediate IT Business Analyst at Affinity

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Junior/Intermediate IT Business Analyst to join its IT team with a focus on project and application delivery. The role supports IT projects and existing applications ranging from custom-built solutions to vendor-based platforms. The successful candidate will participate in requirements gathering, testing, troubleshooting, deployments, documentation, and reporting improvements while acting as an interface between business users and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Support IT projects end to end while independently gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Contribute to system testing and troubleshooting.
• You’ll work on IT projects and support existing applications ranging from in-house custom-built solutions to vendor-based platforms.
• As part of a team of Business Analysts, you’ll assist with testing, documentation, business requirements, deployments, and operational reporting improvements.
• Deepen your understanding of business processes to identify requirements and create well-aligned solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with project management tasks, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and running Scrum meetings.
• Master the fundamentals of testing, requirements gathering, and documentation for application development.
• Develop troubleshooting skills to resolve operational issues and support critical systems.
• Act as a key interface between business users and the development team.
• Strengthen your ability to collect, analyze, document, and manage business requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• One to four years of relevant experience in business analysis, IT project delivery, or a related area, spanning junior to intermediate levels.
• Hands-on experience across IT project lifecycles, including gathering requirements, testing, and troubleshooting systems.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working directly with developers to solve business problems.
• Working knowledge of SQL or other data retrieval/manipulation technologies.
• Experience developing solutions, working with developers, or managing configurations is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience in analyzing and resolving business or technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to working within a team.
• A 'can-do' and curious attitude towards owning and solving problems.

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13757