As a Business Systems Analyst for PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate), you'll have the opportunity to participate in the end-to-end software development lifecycle to help PCL achieve business goals. They possess growing knowledge in their areas of expertise and deliver well-designed, high-quality solutions that make end users efficient and effective in managing the day-to-day operation of construction projects. They combine technical knowledge with product thinking and apply modern tools, including AI and automation, to improve both the product and the team's delivery practices.
Here's how a Business Systems Analyst for PCL Constructors Inc. within Edmonton NAHQ contributes to our team:
Responsibilities- Engage with, survey, and interview end users to discover unmet needs and opportunities in construction project administration workflows, such as submittals, procurement, project deliverables, and document turnover
- Discover, define, and write user stories and acceptance criteria while working with stakeholders to establish new contemplated functionality
- Translate functional and non-functional requirements from stakeholders and users into wireframes and prototypes to obtain buy-in on the solution
- Assess technical feasibility with developers and architects, including data models, integrations, and system behaviour, and write clear, concise, and unambiguous work instructions for team developers to translate requirements into working software
- Identify, prototype, and deliver practical uses of AI and automation, including AI-assisted workflows, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, scripts, and developer tooling that improve the product and the team's delivery practices
- Understand how PM4+ connects with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and external construction applications, and account for those dependencies in requirements and design
- Perform initial quality assurance to ensure delivered software works as intended
- Prepare software demonstrations for technical and business audiences based on as-built functionality
- Plan and conduct usability tests with end users to validate new features
- Work within the team's existing Agile solution delivery framework, following established practices, processes, rules, and deadlines, and plan backward from target release dates to deliver larger, more complex features
- Organize, categorize, and maintain the backlog of work and team documentation based on established norms and practices
Qualifications- Postsecondary degree or diploma in computing science, software engineering, information technology, information management, or a related discipline
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in software development, business or systems analysis, or product delivery preferred
- Hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, or technical analysis
- Practical experience applying AI tools to real-world problems, such as large language models, AI-assisted development, prompt and workflow design, integrations, agents, or API-based automation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think logically, constructively express ideas and concepts, and learn independently
- Effective visual, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work within deadlines and constraints
- Familiarity with user experience principles, design thinking, and user research methods
- Knowledge of construction project administration processes, such as submittals, procurement, change management, document control, or project closeout, is an asset
- Demonstrated exposure to the following tools, technologies, and software is an asset:
- Software development technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET, Python, SQL, or browser extension development
- AI development and integration technologies such as MCP servers, agents, or API-based automation
- Wireframing and design tools such as Balsamiq, Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
- Work management and source control tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or GitHub
- Development tools such as Visual Studio Code or similar
- Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, as an end user, analyst, or consultant
- Construction applications such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or Pype
- Data modelling, application telemetry tools such as Azure Application Insights, or reporting automation
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Company: PCL Constructors Inc.
Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)
Job Title: Business Systems Analyst
Requisition ID: 14815
