Senior It Business Analyst

Company Overview
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.Job Description
At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who reside and work in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, or Ontario, where the company is registered to operate.CDM Smith is seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be a part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team. Their responsibilities will include ensuring that business needs are translated into actionable strategies and changes that are in accordance with business objectives and customer requirements, and that processes are optimized to facilitate the delivery of projects. Additionally, they will be responsible for making strategic decisions.As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in Analyzing business processes, communicating with stakeholders, providing recommendations, identifying areas for improvement, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.The following are the Key responsibilities for this position:Collaborating closely with higher management and stakeholders to collect both functional and non-functional requirements.Engage in gathering and evaluating information from multiple sourcesIdentify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or redundancies in the streamlining of workflows by mapping out current business processes using flowcharts or diagrams to visualize how tasks are conducted.Ensure that functional requirements capture and are in line with business needs by bridging the gap between Development and Business teams.Technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills are necessary for roles involving stakeholder management and communication.Creates training materials and user manuals to assist employees in adapting to new procedures or systems, as well as Holding training sessions guarantees that staff members are competent and ready to use the new solution.Identifying areas for development and assisting the project team in anticipating potential challenges, thereby allowing them to respond proactively.Proactively addressing potential problems helps businesses to implement changes more smoothly.Helps prevent scope creep, where unplanned features are added without proper evaluation, potentially derailing the project timeline and budget.Establishing a culture of continuous improvement motivates businesses to adjust to shifting consumer demands and market realities.#LI-LP2#LI-REMOTESkills & Abilities
Proficient at identifying and resolving business challenges by comprehending the issue, acquiring data, and suggesting solutions.Ability to use data visualization to clearly and efficiently convey complicated information.Ability of breaking down difficult problems and recognizing relationships between data points.Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.Good understanding of programming, testing, and SQL usage.Ability to work cooperatively with others, including technical personnel and executive members.Must possess great problem-solving abilities and be able to analyze many options using critical thinking.Have a solid understanding of computer systems and feel at ease using apps related to information technology.Excellent research skills to comprehend any project and investigate all possible outcomes.Ability to create and revise documentation at every stage of a project's lifespan, from establishing the project's needs and parameters to recording its outcomes.The ability to adjust to changing situations while dealing with ambiguity and complexity.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.5 years of related experience.Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.Preferred Qualifications
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or a related specialization.Amount of Travel Required
No Travel is requiredAdditional Information
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as\ "CDM Smith\") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.Pay Range Min
CAD $106,350.00Pay Range Max
CAD $175,469.00Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.Visa Sponsorship Available
No-Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for the Company, at the time of hire. Furthermore, this is not a position for which the Company is offering immigration application sponsorship or supportAccessibility Request for Applicants to Canadian Positions
CDM Smith attracts the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Given our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, CDM Smith will consider all other accommodation requests related to protected characteristics in good faith, in accordance with its internal policies and procedures and all applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on ca.hrm.tc and ask to speak with the Employee Relations Manager. Please have the requisition number of the position you are applying to available during the call.Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
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