Business Solutions Manager (Business Analyst) - Utilities

Information Technology

Job Description

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking an experienced Business Solutions Manager to work on our BC Hydro Energy Management project and ensure our portfolio continues to meet evolving business needs. This role acts as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, translating strategy into high-quality solutions while driving delivery excellence.

Deliverables

- Lead complex requirements-gathering and stakeholder workshops across multiple business units
- Analyze and translate business strategy into functional and system requirements
- Define solution scope, objectives, success criteria, and business cases
- Partner with technology teams to guide solution design, development, testing, and implementation
- Lead quality assurance activities, including test strategy, test plans, and acceptance validation
- Provide oversight for small to medium projects, including planning, scheduling, and reporting
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement across initiatives
- Support change management, implementation reviews, and transition to sustainment
- Develop and deliver training and knowledge-transfer materials
- Provide internal consulting and advisory services to business and IT stakeholders
- Maintain high-quality documentation to ensure consistency and governance compliance

Requirements

- Demonstrated experience integrating and working with industrial and building data systems, including:
- Electrical submetering systems (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure PME / ION or equivalent)




- Building Management / Automation Systems (BMS/BAS) (e.g., Reliable Controls, DeltaControls, Johnson Controls)
- Utility and operational data sources (e.g., BC Hydro, FortisBC, or comparable utilities)

Must have

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in an IT Business Analyst role
- Proven experience working on complex or cross-functional initiatives
- Integrating data across multiple systems and platforms
- Experience joining and analyzing datasets with different structures and time intervals(e.g., correlating electrical submetering data with operational or transportation datasets)
- Ensuring data quality, validation, and consistency for reporting and analytics
- Supporting data-driven operational and asset management decision-making
- Degree or diploma in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Nice to have

- Business Analysis (BABOK), ITIL, and/or Project Management certifications are assets
- Experience working with BC Hydro EMIS programs or Alliance-approved service providers
- Familiarity with energy data platforms, vendor ecosystems, or procurement frameworks(e.g., Nexus Marketplace or similar)
- Experience in energy management, industrial operations, or infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of carbon markets, including:
- BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
- Federal Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)

Location

- City: Victoria
- Province/State: BC

EEO Statement

Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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📌 Business Solutions Manager (Business Analyst) - Utilities (Victoria)
🏢 Affinity Group
📍 Victoria