At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture fosters team work and presents opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Join the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) team. We are a multi-year Globe and Mail / Morneau Shapell Employee Recommended workplace with an award-winning culture.

We offer a flexible, hybrid-work model and our FIRST Flex program offers opportunity to work internationally.

We have a comprehensive benefit package including:

- Health Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life, and health spending account
- Financial Benefits: an RRSP plan with a generous company match and competitive compensation including discretionary or incentive bonuses
- Education Perks: education reimbursement and on-demand learning courses

We have a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

We support work / life balance and promote growth-from-within opportunities.

Why join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Position Summary

The Junior Business Analyst, Technology Solutions will support activities related to the planning and execution of technical and integration projects, including, but not limited to, BMS and broker portal integrations. The individual will develop knowledge of the organization’s core applications and technical integrations to provide project support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients. The role requires technical aptitude and an understanding of project management methodologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop subject matter expertise on FIRST’s core applications and technical integrations





Assist the project team with drafting technical specifications for software customizations and bug fixes; document workflows and standard operating procedures as they relate to FIRST’s technical solutions

Provide support to colleagues and stakeholders in eliciting and documenting project requirements, leading to the development of clearly defined project scopes

Perform user acceptance testing including writing test scripts and guiding users on best practices for testing

Deliver project stakeholder communications including status updates and follow-up for completion of action items

Maintain and update project documentation such as action item lists, IT customization requests, decision logs, issues logs and project schedules

Assist with analyzing business processes and recommending opportunities for enhancements and standardized best practices

Provide assistance for ad hoc requests including reporting, presentations, data entry, and other tasks as required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Required

Good understanding of technical concepts

Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards change and the ability to adapt to new situations

High attention to detail and quality of work

Strong capacity to manage one’s time and prioritize competing activities independently A problem-solver, self-starter and collaborative team player

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of project management methodologies Training / Education / Experience Qualifications:

College or university degree

1-2 years of experience supporting technical projects is an asset.

Experience within the insurance industry is highly desirable.

Project management training is an asset

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Visio Compensation The estimated salary for this role is $50,000 - $65,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience

AI Disclosure

No AI technology is used in the recruitment process

Vacancy Status

This position is an existing vacancy that is actively being filled

📌 Jr. Business Analyst, Technology Solutions - FIFC (Toronto)
🏢 Wintrust Financial
📍 Toronto