Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid) – Nova Scotia

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact – elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES:

•    We care for our team.
•    We care about the impact we have on our community.
•    We serve by solving complex problems.
•    We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
•    We innovate always and everywhere.
•    We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Mariner Innovations team to help in our planned growth, and contract opportunities for our clients in Atlantic Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for client-based projects and, in collaboration with our delivery and sales teams, you will deliver best of breed solutions to new and existing customers.
 
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: 

•    Lead the planning and estimation of business analysis tasks including requirement elicitation, analysis and documentation  
•    Lead business process re-engineering initiatives to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of  current business processes and identify and recommend process improvements and efficiency gains. 
•    Analyze and model the current state of a service, function or business process to create a complete picture of existing process flow. 
•    Perform needs assessment and requirements definition to facilitate consensus in the identification and documentation of agreed upon functional and non-functional business requirements and specifications. 
•    Lead Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis in support of major initiatives. 
•    Develop and maintain a requirements traceability matrix to ensure all business requirements, design components and testing elements are addressed as identified. 
•    Lead the development and execution of User Acceptance test plans based upon agreed system requirements and defined business processes. 
•    Obtain formal stakeholder approval on business process documents and business change impacts. 
•    Analyze training needs and support the development of training programs or modification/improvement to existing programs. 
•    Collaborate with senior management to document, analyze and recommend solutions and business changes. 
•    Develop and execute periodic reports for senior stakeholders and tailor messaging based on target audience. 
•    Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies to remove obstacles and drive effective risk mitigation plans across relevant products and projects. 
•    Work with stakeholders to define and refine relevant KPIs that align with business objectives 

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:  

•    Bachelor’s degree in business, IT/Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university/ institution or equivalent experience is desired.
•    Demonstrated experience in documenting detailed business and technical requirements in an Agile environment, including creating epics, milestones, user stories, and issues using prototyping tools.
•    Expertise in sprint planning and backlog refinement.
•    Ability to use advance Visio functions  
•    Ability to understand data in various application databases and the data warehouse and how to join information to generate business value.
•    Ability to understand configuration capabilities within implemented vendor applications. 
•    Ability to train users and stakeholders on new systems or software solutions.
•    Ability to analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
•    Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and creating detailed reports.
•    Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during software configuration.
•    Proficiency in SQL
•    CBAP or PMI-PBA certification and Utility industry experience is considered an asset.
•    Prior experience working on public-sector projects.

   …AND YOU ARE...  

•    Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do    
•    Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges  
•    A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader   
•    Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision  
•    Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable  
•    Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members  
•    A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations  
•    Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively  
•    Energized by our company values!   

MARINER OFFERS YOU: 

•    A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
•    Flexible work location. Some on-site work may be required. 
•    Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program  
•    Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care  
•    Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days  
•    Unlimited training   

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. 
 
Join our growing team!