Business Analyst

Special posting considerations:

• The intention of this process is to staff one term position and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar positions, with various appointment types at NSERC and SSHRC, as future opportunities arise.
  
• This selection process is for a bilingual imperative appointment. Only candidates who meet the language requirements of the position at the time of appointment will be considered for appointment. For more information, please consult the FAQs: Bilingual Positions in the Public Service: FAQs - Canada.ca

Who we are

This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

Visit our career page at NSERC or SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

As a Business Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

The successful candidate will be following best practices in business analysis and product management, in order to facilitate the transformation of the Councils’ business processes from the initiative intake to delivery of solution. They will define, document, and validate the business requirements and processes and conduct options analysis for use in the development, user acceptance, and implementation of technology and business solutions. They will acts as the facilitator between business partners and solution providers. 

What you need to succeed

Education

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or another field relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certificate or Certification in Business Analysis (e.g. Associate’s or Advanced Certificate in BA, Certified Business Analysis Professional CBAP). - an asset
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in consulting with internal or external stakeholders to gather, analyze and document client requirements.;
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships to act as a liaison between clients, technical and testing teams to ensure that the detailed business and IT requirements are clearly understood 
• Experience in documenting functional and non-functional requirements.
• Experience in Agile (Scrum, Lean, Kanban) software delivery 
• Experience in working with User-Centered Design (UCD) – an asset
• Experience with the administration of grants and contributions – an asset
• Experience providing advice on projects and practices to streamline operations, increase efficiency and improve program delivery – an asset
• Experience creating model workflows, activities and systems using graphical representations – an asset

Knowledge

• Knowledge of business analysis techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada Policy Framework for Information Management and Information Technology including the GC Digital Standards; - an asset
• Knowledge of the research community and of the university setting in Canada – an asset
• Knowledge of the policies, administrative regulations governing the structure, management and operation of the grants/fellowships programs administered by the granting Councils – an asset

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking (analysis and problem-solving)
• Ability to work within tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities 
• Effective oral and written communication in both official languages
• Demonstrate initiative and being action-oriented to achieve results
• Work effectively with others 
• Service orientation and delivery
• Ability to use internal tools and systems to document requirements

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.