Company: CGL
Department: Finance Systems
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.
The Business Analyst will work within a Technology Business Enablement responsible for providing portfolio support, contributes to prioritization processes, and creating strategic partner reporting to enhance collaboration across teams, budget planning, monthly reporting, and capacity tracking.
How you will create impact:
- Collaborate with partners across Business and Technology teams for effective prioritization and tandem project planning components. Provide work estimates in effort to meet implementation.
- Conduct/facilitate user sessions to solicit and document business process issues (ensuring that necessary certification and audit controls are addressed). Identify solutions and/or formulate alternative solutions to satisfy requirements. Escalate issues to facilitate resolution.
- Develop business process/workflow models and reporting Contribute with the development of data models.
- Develop and/or update user documentation, training manuals, system specifications and other internal/external communications.
- Provide application training for users for new and/or existing systems and support certification activities.
- Identify and recommend improvements to existing procedures, forms and workflows.
To join our team:
- Minimum three years of related business experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience in a Business Analyst role (preferably in a business management/effectiveness capacity, requirement gathering and facilitation/presentation experience).
- Strong Business/systems knowledge and comprehension of applications, procedures, and workflows.
How you will succeed:
- You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
- You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
- Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
- You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.
What you need to know:
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Detail oriented work that requires a moderate degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
Salary information
Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
Skills Required
- Minimum three years of related business experience
- Minimum two years' experience in a Business Analyst role
- Strong business and systems knowledge; comprehension of applications, procedures, and workflows
- English language proficiency
- French language skills
- Background check as a condition of employment
What We Do
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations. We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming. With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first. Our response to COVID-19 As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.
