Business Analyst

at  Veterinary Purchasing Co Ltd

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. (VP) located in St. Marys, Ontario, is the largest Veterinary Supplier in Ontario and is currently looking to add a dynamic individual within our I.T. department for a full-time one-year contract position as an:

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Proven ability to effectively elicit business requirements from all levels within the company.
• Highly motivated, likes to take initiative and will possess excellent analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with personal computer productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, and Project Management
• Skilled in project management and able to identify and potentially mitigate roadblocks on critical path.
• Project Management Certification considered an asset.
• Proven critical thinking skills, decision making, issue prioritization, driving desired results and ability to deal effectively with a variety of roles and departments.
• 5 years relevant experience
• 3+ years post-secondary education
  Salary is commensurate with experience. Please apply online with your cover letter indicating salary expectation, and resume.
  As a condition of employment, successful applicants must be able provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. As part our selection process, successful applicants will also be required to complete a criminal background check.
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  Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. Is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@vpcl.on.ca or call 519-284-1371 ext. 256 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

• Provide project and systems support, as well as guidance throughout the complete Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), encompassing requirements gathering, systems design, testing, implementation, and project management.
• Manage day to day projects using project management standards, tools, checklists and processes.
• Engage business partners and SMEs to decompose high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements at an appropriate level of detail suitable to ensure that development and implementation meet business strategies.
• Document user system requirements using structured and well-defined system methodologies in support of further solution implementation.
• Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of new/enhanced ERP system software, to meet user requirements according to policies, procedures, and controls, changing circumstances, and existing inefficiencies.
• Work closely with development staff and software vendors on application changes.
• Execute business acceptance testing; preparation of test strategies and plans; execution of test cases; documentation of results and filing of defects that are in accordance with established guidelines.
• Develop SOPs, FAQs, and training materials where needed.
• Assist in the transfer of skills gained through training and experience to other members of staff.
• Provide application support to users and liaising where necessary with vendors as part of the problem resolution process.
• Ensure adherence to change management policy and procedures.
• Comply with security measures and internal control procedures and reduce non-compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.