Business Systems Analyst

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations across North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. Our success is driven by talented people working together to modernize how technology enables business outcomes. We are building strong business capability teams that connect strategy, delivery, and value.

The Role

As a Business Systems Analyst, you play a critical role in translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements that enable effective technology delivery. You work independently on well-scoped initiatives while collaborating closely with Project Managers, Solution Architects, Engineers, and Business Relationship Managers to ensure solutions align to business capabilities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, workflows, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Developers, Architects, and business stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Support and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, defect tracking, and sign-off.
• Maintain requirements traceability across design, build, and testing phases.
• Identify requirement gaps, risks, or dependencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Contribute to improving analysis standards, templates, and ways of working.

What Success Looks Like

• Business needs are clearly understood, documented, and traceable through delivery and testing.
• Stakeholders feel heard and supported, with requirements that reflect real operational needs.
• Solutions delivered meet acceptance criteria and business outcomes with minimal rework.
• Requirements, user stories, and UAT artifacts are consistent, high quality, and reusable.
• You proactively identify gaps, risks, or opportunities for improvement and raise them early.

Behaviors That Drive Success

• Adaptability - adjust quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Collaboration - work effectively across business and IT teams to deliver shared outcomes.
• Outcome Focus - prioritize work that delivers clear value to the business.
• Growth Mindset - seek feedback, learns continuously, and applies new skills.
• Clear Communication - explain complex information in a way stakeholders understand.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in business or systems analysis supporting technology-enabled initiatives.
• Strong skills in requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation.
• Experience working with development teams and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Working knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on smaller initiatives while contributing to larger, cross-functional programs.
• Diploma or degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to tools such as Visio, Excel, BI tools, or requirements management platforms is considered an asset.

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.