Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst Application Portfolio Modernization Program

Corporate Services - IT Solutions Division

Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position

Salary Range: $92153 - $115189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton

Hours of work:35 hours per week

The Program:

The Application Portfolio Modernization (APM) works to maintain the Regions portfolio of software applications to the desired condition level. This involves assessing on a regular basis the condition level of software applications (the technical and functional state of good repair) and taking upgrade remediation replacement or retirement actions to ensure that all applications stay above the desired condition level.

The role:

Working in partnership with the APM Program Manager IT Project Managers Business Partners clients and others the Senior Business Analyst will apply their deep understanding of business analysis to help stakeholders close the gap between complex long-term business outcomes and their translation into the detailed functions and features that project solutions need to satisfy.

In this role you will act as an integrator facilitator and technical specialist providing analytical capabilities to IT projects and initiatives of all sizes. You will support both IT project and Application portfolio modernization work.

In this role you will:

• Partner for Success Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes assess application condition levels and align solutions to business priorities.
• Lead Business Case Development Support business units in crafting compelling cases for project approval under APM ensuring value-driven decisions.
• Define Requirements & Benefits Extract clarify and validate business requirements; define measurable project benefits and track them through delivery.
• Bridge the Gap Translate strategic business needs into technical specifications while challenging assumptions and uncovering deeper opportunities.
• Drive Process Improvement Analyze and redesign workflows data models and business processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Visualize and Communicate Create diagrams data flows conceptual models and compelling visual content that bring clarity to complexity.
• Support Procurement & Change Management Help develop scopes of work engage vendors and apply change management strategies (e.g. ADKAR) to ensure smooth adoption of solutions.
• Lead with Insight Conduct benchmarking facilitate brainstorming sessions and assess project value to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational goals.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Be part of a strategic program that keeps the Regions digital assets modern and effective.
• Influence enterprise-level decisions with data insight and experience.
• Solve real impactful problems alongside a team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work on projects of all sizes and scopes gaining exposure across technologies business units and service areas.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in business management finance math statistics accounting information management systems or related fields with at least 5 years of work-related experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Professional Certification: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation in good standing with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
• Project Methodology Savvy: Working knowledge of the waterfall and agile project and program management lifecycles and of their commonly used methods processes and practices.
• Highly proficient in MS Office particularly MS Project PowerPoint and Excel (able to build pivot tables and complex formulas and use the data analysis module).
• Able to leverage different techniques to elicit and document requirements into plain language.
• Advanced experience working with business sponsors and other stakeholders to document requirements.
• Adept at analyzing and anticipating implications of system changes on work processes and procedures
• Change Enablement: Comfortable supporting organizational change management helping stakeholders adapt to evolving technologies processes and ways of working.

Nice to have but not required:

• Experience with business analysis activities for Application portfolio modernization.
• Organizational Change Management certification or an equivalent designation.
• Lean and or Six Sigma certification (Greenbelt) or equivalent designation.
• Knowledge of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL).
• Experience with ServiceNow Enterprise Architecture module.

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join usbe bold think big and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region we believe in taking care of you. Heres what youll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision plan (yes even psychological health coverage) starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing whether in your career or on a personal level.

Weve got you covered because we know happy healthy people do their best work!

In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

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