Project Business Analyst (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Thursday, October 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Project Business Analyst Job ID: 249018 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Division: GovTechON - Technology Strategy and Planning Division City: Oshawa, Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: 17160 - Systems Officer 5 Salary: $1,628.82 - $2,104.14 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Apply now Accessibility support Join our team as a Project Business Analyst and work on technical projects that improve services for Ontarians using modern tools and Agile approaches.
As a member of our Professional Services team, you'll contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, including web solutions, data migration, business intelligence, and process re-engineering, while working on impactful projects in Agile and Waterfall environments.
Each assignment offers new challenges, technologies, and opportunities to grow. We're seeking a self-starter with a flexible, consultative mindset and strong digital and Agile skills to help build a better digital Ontario.
As you move from project to project and from one Ministry to another, your assignments through IT Source will vary in length and you will co-locate with your assigned project teams who are located in a variety of Ministry client sites throughout the GTA and Oshawa for the duration of the assignment.
Information session
Want to learn more? Join our information session! The hiring manager will be hosting a virtual information session on September 23. This session is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, the team, and what it's like to work as a Project Business Analyst.
Session Details:
• Click the following link to join/register:Information Session Registration
• Date & Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
**Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions. About the jobIn this role, you will:
• analyze business requirements using tools such as process modeling, business process re-engineering, Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, and interviews
• develop, manage, and monitor Agile/Scrum artefacts, including User Stories and Epics, to support product delivery from concept to release
• work collaboratively with teams to uncover and analyze technology solution requirements, communicate project updates to stakeholders, and maintain engagement throughout delivery
• create and maintain build documentation, implementation plans, handover documentation, data mapping documentation, and other communications required by the team
• gather and assess program and service information to recommend options that improve efficiency and reduce costs, while applying a digital mindset to manage requirements for I+IT projects that enhance government services
• provide systems consulting expertise and technical guidance for the design, development, integration, and maintenance of solutions; contribute to project delivery and testing activities
• periodically move to new project assignments at different sites throughout the GTA and Oshawa What you bring to the team
Business analysis expertise• Bring your expertise in analyzing business needs and improving processes.
• Hands-on experience with business analysis techniques, process modeling, re-engineering, JAD sessions, and interviews to assess requirements and gather program information
• Ability to evaluate options, priorities, and impacts on service delivery and cost savings, providing leadership on projects of all sizes
Communication and collaboration skills• Use your communication skills to lead discussions and build strong relationships.
• Strong verbal and written skills to prepare business cases, reports, and recommendations
• Experience building relationships and negotiating between clients and project teams
• Skilled at managing requirement changes, ensuring compliance, and securing cooperation
• Ability to adapt to different perspectives and apply methodologies like Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile
Critical thinking and problem-solving• Turn complex data into clear solutions.
• Experience in business modeling, use case modeling, and data flow analysis
• Ability to lead analysis through all project phases, including gap analysis and solution evaluation
• Skilled at identifying risks/issues and recommending resolutions
Agile knowledge and experienceBring a digital mindset and thrive in Agile environments.
• Hands-on experience with Agile practices—sprints, planning, stand-ups, retrospectives
• Ability to prioritize work, create user stories, and support Scrum teams
• Curiosity to understand technical details and apply concepts effectively
Project management and IT knowledge• Support project planning and delivery, leading requirements gathering and definition.
• Experience developing business cases, project plans, and monitoring deliverables
• Ability to manage requirements, prioritize issues, and evaluate progress
• Knowledge of full system/software development life cycle, change management, QA, risk management, and business continuity planning Don't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information: Apply by: Thursday, October 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Information Technology Posted on: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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