Job Title: RQ11615 - Business AnalystLocation: Ontario, Canada (100% Onsite, 5 days/week)Job Type: Contract (135 Business Days / ~6 Months, potential extension)Rate: Up to $55-60/hr incorpAbout the Role: We are seeking a Junior Business Analyst to join the Government Services Integration Cluster within the Ontario Public Sector (OPS). In this role, you will deliver a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to gather, document, and analyze business needs for digital and systems transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements Management: Gather, analyze, document, and validate business, data, and system requirements.Process Modeling: Develop business architecture artifacts, process flows, swim lane diagrams, and use case surveys using tools like Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart.Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, conduct interviews, and lead workshops with cross-functional stakeholders.Solution Definition: Define user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, and non-functional requirements aligned with agile and traditional project lifecycles.Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis and database queries using SQL to inform system solutions and workflow optimizations.Project Support: Build traceability matrices, monitor progress, support change management, and report updates to I&IT management.Mandatory Qualifications (Must-Have)Requirements Gathering: Demonstrated experience eliciting, scoping, and documenting complex data, system, and business requirements.Process Mapping: Proven expertise creating detailed process flow and swimlane diagrams using MS Visio or similar diagramming tools.Use Cases & Stories: Hands-on experience writing transparent use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for IT solutions.SQL & Data Analysis: Practical experience querying databases and conducting data analysis using SQL.Facilitation: Proven track record leading requirements discovery workshops, JAD sessions, and user interviews.Collaboration Tools: Proficient with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps for project tracking and requirements management.Governance Awareness: Foundational knowledge of public sector or enterprise procurement, regulatory compliance, and service delivery frameworks.Nice-to-Have SkillsPublic Sector Experience: Prior experience within the Ontario Public Sector (OPS), broader public sector, or municipal government environments.OPS Methodologies: Familiarity with the OPS Unified Project Management Methodology, Enterprise Architecture, and Gating Processes.Accessibility Standards: Working knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance standards.Business Intelligence: Exposure to Power BI, Advanced Excel, or data visualization platforms.Evaluation Criteria & Weighting35% - Data & Business Analysis & Requirements Management25% - Stakeholder Engagement & Communication20% - Systems Optimization & Digital Transformation15% - Technical & Tools Proficiency5% - Public Sector (OPS) Experience

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