Lead Business Analyst

Status:Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: 4-Year university degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics plus 1 year of concentrated study in Business.

Base Location: Oshawa ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: November 18 2025

Salary Range: $2658.86 - $3118.72 Per Week

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Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Lead Business Analyst.

Reporting to the Senior Manager IT Services this position is Lead and support business transformation initiatives by conducting document analysis facilitating focus groups performing interface and workflow analysis and utilizing advanced documentation techniques (UML BPMN DFD CFD A3 Gantt charts) to map and optimize business processes. Actively contribute to the maturity of the business analyst practice determine project value within DTS and fulfill multiple roles including requirements gathering assessing business needs and articulating value propositions for diverse projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and execute document analysis to extract clarify and validate business requirements ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Organize and facilitate focus groups and workshops to gather insights identify pain points and validate solutions with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Analyze system interfaces and observe end-user workflows to identify inefficiencies recommend improvements and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Develop and document current and future state business processes using methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping and Business Process Modeling to drive process optimization.
• Utilize advanced documentation and modeling standards (UML BPMN DFD CFD A3 Gantt charts) to clearly communicate requirements processes and project timelines to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead or actively participate in business transformation projects ranging from targeted process improvements to large-scale solution implementations ensuring delivery of measurable business value.
• Champion best practices mentor peers and contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the Business Analyst practice within the organization.
• Assess and articulate the value proposition of projects within DTS supporting strategic decision-making by quantifying business benefits and aligning initiatives with organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-Year university degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics plus 1 year of concentrated study in Business
• Over 6 years experience advanced documentation techniques such as UML BPMN DFD CFD A3 and Gantt charts is essential
• Demonstrated experience in conducting document analysis focus groups interface analysis and workflow observation to gather and validate business requirements.
• Proficiency in advanced documentation and modeling techniques including UML BPMN DFD CFD A3 and Gantt charts.
• Proven ability to analyze map and optimize business processes using methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping and Business Process Modeling.
• Track record of leading or contributing to business transformation projects from process improvement initiatives to large-scale solution implementations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience facilitating workshops and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring peers and promoting best practices to support the continuous improvement and maturity of the business analyst practice.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact

What makes a career at OPG different

With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces electricity needs largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) refurbishment projects and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including but not limited to experience education and training including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.