Business Analyst (12-month term)

at  Payments Canada

Payments Canada’s purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. We care deeply about our employees’ well-being and are committed to providing a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports in-person connection and remote work.
|Get to Know Us
We are a unique organization situated at the centre of Canada’s payments ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas, and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that in themselves are tensions: Inspire Trust, Build Community and Enable Change.

|Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business analysis or a related field;
• Experience supporting business and/or technical transformation projects;
• Experience in building and sustaining day-to-day relationships and communications with internal and external partners and resources;
• Experience preparing and delivering project / initiative updates to senior leadership;
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills;
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions;
• Government of Canada Reliability clearance or eligibility to obtain

|Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the payments or financial sector is considered an asset;
• Business Analyst designation from a recognized institution (CBAP, IIBA / PBA, PMP) considered an asset;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements and developing solutions, simultaneously identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Gather critical information to support the project, and documenting findings as well as other relevant artifacts in support of the project deliverables;
• Collaborating with cross functional teams and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders as it relates to the project.

|Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business analysis or a related field;
• Experience supporting business and/or technical transformation projects;
• Experience in building and sustaining day-to-day relationships and communications with internal and external partners and resources;
• Experience preparing and delivering project / initiative updates to senior leadership;
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills;
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions;
• Government of Canada Reliability clearance or eligibility to obtain.

|Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the payments or financial sector is considered an asset;
• Business Analyst designation from a recognized institution (CBAP, IIBA / PBA, PMP) considered an asset;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

|Salary Range

• Based on qualifications and experience: $78,031 and $97,539.

Please submit your application by May 27, 2024.

| Payments Meets Purpose - What you can expect from us

• Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment;
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (If eligible);
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employee’s with contracts 12 months & over);
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December Holiday Shutdown and Cultural Holiday Observance Days;
• 26 Weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up;
• Rewards and recognition program;
• Access to Office Gym Facilities;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Fun team and organizational events;
• Monthly All Staff Forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.

| Our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Commitment
At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.
We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person