senior business analyst.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Business Analyst to provide expert-level technical requirements engineering, database design consultation, and advanced analytics strategy for an enterprise business intelligence modernization initiative. In this role, you will act as the vital bridge between senior institutional stakeholders, data scientists, and cloud solution architects to transform complex operational data assets into scalable business blueprints. You will lead the design of advanced data models, map intricate data flow architectures, and establish forward-looking BI and analytics roadmaps that turn raw administrative data into highly visual, automated data intelligence solutions.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 10-month contract

Advantages
Strategic Architecture Footprint: Own the long-term roadmap shaping enterprise-scale BI networks and database schemas.

Advanced Tech Stack Deployment: Combine classic business analysis with modern statistical computing and premier data visualization dashboards.

High-Value Asset Specialization: Lead high-profile analysis tracks utilizing deep, multi-tier institutional administrative data assets.

Focused Execution Timeline: Drive tangible, high-impact modernization deliverables on a stable 10-month enterprise contract runway.

Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Lead and execute full-lifecycle business and system analysis to assess complex institutional problems, running JAD sessions, structured interviews, and interactive mockup walkthroughs to document testable functional requirements.

BI & Analytics Roadmap Design: Formulate comprehensive, long-term Business Intelligence and analytics roadmaps to transition legacy data systems into modern, automated data structures.

Advanced Data Visualization & Modeling: Build complex statistical models, interactive management dashboards, and robust data visualizations using specialized statistical tools to convey deep analytical insights to executive audiences.

Database Design Consultation: Partner with data architecture squads to guide and validate relational database designs, ensuring structural alignment and cross-platform consistency.

Enterprise Asset Utilization: Analyze, structure, and optimize large-scale administrative data assets to drive cost-effective business process improvements and predictive analytics modeling.

Conceptual & Logical Data Modeling: Conduct detailed business modeling, including process maps, data flow modeling, unified use case definitions, and non-functional requirements specifications.

Business Case & Feasibility Engineering: Develop sound operational strategies, construct structured business cases, perform cost-benefit evaluations, and deliver feasibility studies for new technical initiatives.

Traceability & Lifecycle Governance: Create and manage end-to-end requirement traceability matrices and performance metrics, monitoring progress and reporting system risks regularly to leadership.

Qualifications
Core Business Analysis Seniority: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional experience leading business analysis, process re-engineering, and requirements engineering within complex technical environments.

Oracle Business Planning Acumen: Demonstrated hands-on experience and system analysis knowledge working with enterprise Oracle business planning solutions.

Database Design & Query Literacy: Strong practical experience and structural knowledge of relational database design, data manipulation, and table structures across SQL Server and Oracle platforms.

BI Roadmap Formulation Experience: Proven track record researching, designing, and rolling out advanced Business Intelligence and analytics roadmaps (e.g., Microsoft BI ecosystems).

Statistical Visualization Mastery: Direct professional experience conducting complex statistical analysis and converting it into visual dashboards utilizing tools such as Power BI and R-Shiny.

Administrative Data Domain Expertise: Proven background designing, developing, and implementing analytical frameworks that leverage high-volume post-secondary administrative data assets.

Methodological Fluency: Strong background utilizing varied business analysis tools, including functional modeling, business event mapping, structured case modeling, and Agile/Waterfall delivery frameworks.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, negotiation, and verbal/written communication skills, with an established history of drafting formal briefing notes and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.

Nice to Have:
Prior professional business analysis experience operating within a Canadian public sector framework or the broader Ontario Public Service (OPS).

Experience designing and developing application requirements that comply directly with provincial GO-ITS infrastructure standards.

Foundational understanding of digital accessibility requirements, including AODA regulations and standards.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Business Analyst" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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