Job Duration: 6 months contract with possible conversionLocation: Toronto, OntarioPayrate: $55 - $60/hr.Description:We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving business and systems analysis, requirements gathering, and test case management to support the successful delivery of projects. The Business Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and end-users to ensure that business needs are translated into effective solutions and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Utilize strong analytical skills to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring clear organization and traceability to project objectives. - Work within an agile environment and demonstrate a deep understanding of the agile delivery model to drive efficient project delivery. - Write, manage, and execute test cases, and coordinate the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases of projects to validate system functionality and usability. - Leverage expertise in Excel and other analytical tools to extract, interpret, and transform data into actionable insights that drive meaningful change and support decision-making. - Lead the testing of new system implementations, ensuring the quality and functionality of the systems meet business needs and requirements. - Conduct thorough process analysis and improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains. - Gather and define data requirements for new data relationships and entity relationships, contributing to enhanced data integrity and usability. - Utilize insurance or financial sector knowledge to provide valuable insights and solutions tailored to the specific needs of the industry. - Communicate effectively with stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and driving collaboration across departments. - Manage stakeholders and facilitate effective communication to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. Qualifications:- Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst. - Proficiency in agile methodologies and the agile delivery model. - Mastery of Excel and other analytical tools. - Experience in writing requirements, organizing, and tracing them to project objectives. - Strong understanding of data and the ability to turn data into actionable insights. - Experience in new system implementation testing and process analysis and improvement. - Knowledge of insurance or financial industry practices and requirements (an asset). - Bilingualism (French/English) is highly advantageous. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. If you are a proactive and results-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for driving change and delivering impactful solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to driving business success through effective analysis and collaboration.