Business Analyst
Defence Construction Canada
Job Description
Overview About The Role If you’re an experienced Business Analyst who enjoys working close to delivery and turning clearly defined business needs into implementable solutions, we’d like to meet you. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a trusted partner of the Government of Canada, delivering infrastructure and environmental solutions in support of Canada’s defence and security priorities. We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our IT team, where you will support the delivery of business initiatives by bridging business stakeholders and technical teams, and by producing clear, structured requirements that enable solutions to be designed, built, tested, and implemented across our enterprise platforms.
What You Will Do Own business analysis activities end‑to‑end for assigned initiatives, from discovery through validation and handoff. Frequently lead multiple smaller projects concurrently. Elicit, document, and analyze current state business processes, perform gap analysis, and define proposed future-state business processes.
Elicit, document, and analyze functional, non‑functional, technical, and data requirements to implementation-ready level of detail. Translate business requirements to technical specifications for enterprise and low code platforms, including JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Laserfiche Forms and Workflow, PowerApps, and Power BI, that are: Business‑friendly and accessible, and Sufficiently detailed and structured for technical developers to design, build, and test solutions Produce business and technical requirements related to forms, workflows, field‑level validation, business rules, notifications, integrations, and reporting Facilitate workshops and working sessions to establish clarity from ambiguity and resolve moderate stakeholder conflicts Perform gap and impact analyses within the context of the current solution. Frame and communicate solution options and trade‑offs clearly, while leaving solution design decisions with technical leads and stakeholders Collaborate effectively with developers, testers, project managers, and business knowing when to lead and when to step back Support validation and user acceptance testing activities to confirm solutions meet approved requirements Ensure quality standards are met and risks are identified and managed throughout delivery Your Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated experience independently owning requirements for initiative‑level work Proven ability to structure documentation to serve both business and technical audiences Experience developing requirements and technical specifications for ERP systems, digital forms, workflow automation, integrations, and reporting solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content and level of detail to different stakeholders Experience facilitating discussions, managing competing priorities, and supporting informed decision‑making Practical understanding of delivery contexts (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Ability to work in a multi-project environment Your Background Minimum: College diploma in engineering, computer science, business, or related field with minimum of five years’ relevant experience Preferred: University degree and/or additional training in project or business analysis disciplines Your Knowledge And Skills Highly organized and methodical Structured and analytical thinking; able to connect details to broader business processes Strong elicitation techniques; comfortable operating in ambiguity Collaborative, delivery‑focused mindset that balances rigour with pragmatism Strong verbal and written communications skills Apply project management and risk management techniques Bilingual preferred (Working mainly in English with some French stakeholders) Working Conditions You’ll Work In a Hybrid Office Environment In Ottawa, With Occasional Travel As Required To Support Project Delivery And Stakeholder Engagement.
Benefits and Rewards Comprehensive employer‑paid health and dental benefits Public service pension plan Generous vacation and leave provisions Flexible work options and support for work‑life balance Long‑term career growth within a respected federal organization Application and Security To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. A minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret clearance. The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and maintaining it is the candidate’s responsibility.
A thorough security clearance process includes inquiries, verifications, and assessments as described by the Standard on Security Screening. Equity and Accommodation DCC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/interview process, please email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr