Why you’ll love working here:
high-performance, people-focused culture
our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth
membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).
optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
Job Summary
As a Business Analyst within the Pension Technology – Pension Platform Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of HOOPP’s pension platform.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze issues, support operational processes, and contribute to enhancements that improve service delivery. This role blends production support, analysis and testing / defects retest support, ensuring minimal disruption and efficient platform operations.
What you will do
Operational Support & Incident Management
Support end-to-end resolution of production incidents to minimize business impact, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Perform root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews, including documentation and tracking of follow-up actions.
Troubleshoot production issues using data analysis tools (e.g., SQL) and system knowledge.
Analysis & Problem Solving
Analyze business and system issues to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to clarify requirements and support issue resolution.
Develop a strong understanding of system flows, dependencies, and operational processes.
Testing & Quality Support
Support testing activities including validation of fixes / Defect Retest and ensuring alignment with business requirements.
Contribute to test case creation and execution for operational and cyclical processes.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency.
Support implementation of automation initiatives and emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled or Agentic workflows) where applicable.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across platform operations.
Reporting & Insights
Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting and dashboards to support monitoring of platform health and operational performance.
Analyze operational trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
Governance & Documentation
Maintain and update operational documentation, including runbooks, procedures, and knowledge artifacts.
Ensure adherence to operational controls, processes, and governance standards.
Support cyclical processing activities (e.g., statements, payroll, tax processes) and related documentation.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or similar role within financial services or pension domain.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in SQL or data querying tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or similar tracking tool such as Jira or ALM)
Experience with Incident management tool such as ServiceNow
Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Exposure to testing methodologies (UAT, integration, regression testing)
Exposure to defect management and re-testing processes
Exposure to Power Platform such as Power Apps, Power Automate
Exposure to Microsoft SharePoint technologies
Familiarity with automation technologies and tools, scripting, or workflow platforms
Awareness of AI-enabled or Agentic automation concepts
The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $71,000 - $109,000 CAD
The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.
This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.
This job is for an existing vacancy.
HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role within financial services or pension domain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in SQL or data querying tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or similar tracking tool such as Jira or ALM).
- Experience with an incident management tool such as ServiceNow.
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Exposure to testing methodologies (UAT, integration, regression testing).
- Exposure to defect management and re-testing processes.
- Exposure to Power Platform such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
- Exposure to Microsoft SharePoint technologies.
- Familiarity with automation technologies, scripting, or workflow platforms.
- Awareness of AI-enabled or Agentic automation concepts.
What We Do
Established in 1960, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's hospital and community-based healthcare sector. We serve more than 460,000 members who provide valued healthcare services at more than 670 employers across the province. At HOOPP, we exist to provide a stable and reliable pension for our members that starts in retirement and is paid for life. As one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, HOOPP's net assets reached $112.6 billion at the end of 2023 and our funded status remained strong at 115%. HOOPP's core values - professional, accountable, collaborative, compassionate and trustworthy - guide our every interaction with our members, employers and employees. We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation. From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people. Our high-performance culture, which spans our head office in Toronto and our office in London (UK), is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity. We select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team. We will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation
