Business Analyst

Simon Fraser University

$85K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration.
  • 2 years of experience in business analysis with enterprise-level applications.
  • Knowledge of requirements elicitation, quality assurance, and change management.
  • Experience in business process re-engineering and improvement.
  • Proficient in Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN).
  • Leadership and mentorship abilities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in analysis phases for medium complexity business requirements.
  • Document business processes and analyze business needs.
  • Facilitate development of recommendations for process streamlining.
  • Develop functional specifications for software implementation and integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional clients on software solutions.

Benefits

  • 7% additional pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay.
  • Employer-paid extended health & dental plans.
  • Access to professional development funds for eligible employees.
  • Hybrid work program for eligible positions.
Full Job Description
Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$85,993 to $102,588 annually

SFU Department Descr:

IT Services

Position Grade:

10

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Business Analyst (BA) participates in all phases of analysis involving medium complexity business requirements for medium to large software solutions involving cross-functional clients. The BA analyzes business needs and documents business processes; facilitates the development of recommendations to streamline processes; and develops functional specifications for software implementation, development, and integration.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration and 2 years of related experience in areas such as business analysis, working with enterprise level applications in a large, complex, technically focused environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Good knowledge of requirements elicitation, quality assurance, and change management best practices.
  • Good knowledge of facilitating business process re-engineering and improvement.
  • Good knowledge of the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN).
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
  • Strong analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
  • An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
  • Employer paid extended health & dental plans
  • Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is September 30, 2027.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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