Company: CGL
Department: IT Property & Casualty
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
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.
As the Senior Agile Analyst you will be a key member of the agile team to deliver enhancements and new innovative features to business partners. You will gather requirements, analyze the impacts to applications, define detailed stories and verify that all requirements have been delivered in quality solutions. As a subject matter expert, you will investigate and resolve complex workflows and procedural issues to ensure project deliverables are met.
How you will create impact:- Managing business process design activities, defining business functional and design specifications and performing data analysis to identify data gaps and develop data conversion mapping tables.
- Planning system and user acceptance testing, creating test data, verifying application accuracy and managing the defect resolution process.
- Developing and presenting business cases to support management in the selection and prioritization of business and technical system initiatives.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to initiate, plan and execute deliverables for complex projects and communicating issues, risks and project updates to management teams.
- Coaching and mentoring team members to support their development through the timely delivery of feedback and championing new processes to support change initiatives.
- You have five years of experience in software application development as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or Quality Analyst.
- You have completed a post-secondary education in Business, Information Technology or Computer Science.
- You have completed a designation in Business or Quality Analysis and/or Agile methodologies.
- You have advance knowledge of business and quality analysis practices and testing processes, tools and reporting.
- You are an expert on tools and methodologies to elaborate requirements in the form of user cases, user interfaces (prototypes, mock-ups), business rules and business process flowcharts.
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- 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.
Expected salary range $72,847 - $121,411
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
- Five years of experience in software application development as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or Quality Analyst
- Post-secondary education in Business, Information Technology, or Computer Science
- Designation in Business Analysis, Quality Analysis, and/or Agile methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of business and quality analysis practices, testing processes, tools, and reporting
- Expertise elaborating requirements through use cases, user interfaces, prototypes, mock-ups, business rules, and process flowcharts
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.
