25061 - Applications Systems Business Analyst
We are launching a strategic, three-year initiative to modernize and elevate our technology landscape. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-impact project that will transform the way we do business.
We are seeking skilled IT professionals to join our exceptionally talented team. Roles include:
- Business Systems Analyst (permanent)
- Business Systems Analyst (3-year term, multiple positions)
The Business Systems Analyst is responsible to provide solutions to business needs that merge business process and software configuration. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will work in partnership with the business, external vendors and other team members to discover and document business needs, and to design, configure and test smart solutions using one or many of the integrated enterprise software solutions in use at the NSLC.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Directly and with other members of the Business Unit/organization, analyze, design, implement and test Enterprise application and data related software solutions to meet the strategic objectives of the organization
- Research and recommend solutions related to business process, application and/or data related issues
- Develop effective relationships with representatives of the organization's Business Units to ensure software solutions effectively meet business needs and strategic initiatives
- Facilitate and negotiate to arrive at business process and/or business system solutions with internal customers and external business partners
- Work effectively with third-party vendors of software and services to coordinate and manage implementation tasks
- Develop and document application design and/or change specifications
- Recommend, apply and follow software implementation best practices
- Develop and execute plans to implement application updates or replacements
- Monitor and stay current in the evolving fields of data modeling, retail industry software, industry best practices, and Information Technology and business management best practices
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Participate with other Information Technology staff in a team environment to achieve IT departmental objectives. Follow NSLC IT policies and protocols. Recommend and execute improvements to NSLC IT practices.
- Act to ensure the smooth transition of implementation to operations
- Transfer knowledge to other Business Systems Analysts in areas of technology and business process
- Manage change to Business Units associated with software implementation. Develop and deliver impact assessments, training materials, communications and presentations.
- Identify opportunities for improvement related to business process and technology
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; occasional travel within and outside the province as required
As a qualified candidate, you will have:
- 3 - 5 years of experience working as a Business Systems Analyst
- A University degree or equivalent in IT and/or Business combined with IT and/or relevant discipline
- Familiarity with standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts and practices
- Hands-on experience in an integrated ERP environment, ideally in SAP.
- Experience in requirements gathering and documentation
- Experience in functional specifications definition and documentation
- Experience in testing strategies and procedures and documentation
- Strong written, verbal and presentation communications skills
You will stand out if you have:
- ERP-level experience in any of the following in an applied business context: functional configuration, data analysis, report creation, system-to-system interface design and development, software architecture design and software implementation.
- Business process and data modeling
- Experience with HRIS cloud systems, ideally in SuccessFactors, SAP Payroll or Workforce Software Time and Attendance
- Experience with retail technologies such as POS systems
- Experience with SAP S4 HANA
An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply no later than 11:59 pm on August 28, 2025.
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