Business Analyst - Intermediate

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Duration: ASAP to Dec 31, 2026 with a strong possibility of extension

Security Clearance: Current Government of Canada clearance at Reliability or higher is required at time of application

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our Data team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the technical delivery team by gathering and documenting requirements, translating business needs into actionable data specifications, and ensuring delivered solutions align with stakeholder expectations. You will work closely with Data Engineers and the Product Owner to support the delivery and validation of data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate data and reporting requirements.

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable specifications for the Data Engineering team.

• Support product development activities, including backlog refinement, user story writing, and acceptance criteria definition.

• You will work closely with Data Engineers and the Product Owner to validate that data solutions meet business requirements using Oracle SQL to interrogate datasets and confirm accuracy.

• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and delivery status.

• Identify and document data quality issues and work with engineers to define resolution approaches and preventive controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a preference for large enterprise level transformations.

• Intermediate proficiency in Business Requirements Analysis .

• Beginner proficiency in Oracle SQL and Product Development .

• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and data requirements.

• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical specifications.

• Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and the ability to read and interpret data to validate outputs and support requirements definition.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• While this role does not require building data pipelines, candidates must be comfortable using data to support business analysis and solution validation.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.