IT Business Analyst

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is driven to power a sustainable future for people and planet. This purpose guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We’re a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver innovative electricity solutions with a vision to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We’re here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that’s meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Do you want to work for a fast-growing organization that is focused on sustainable growth, is committed to a low carbon future, and believes in innovation?

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our dynamic IS Shared Services team!

Our IS Shared Services department is comprised of the Project Management Office and the Service Desk.

The Project Management Office is accountable for the successful delivery of key capital projects as defined within the annual IS Plan.

Reporting to the Director, IS Shared Services, as the IT Business Analyst, you will bridge the gap between business and technology. You will analyze the needs, problems, and opportunities of the business stakeholders and translate them into IT requirements. You will also communicate and collaborate with the IS team to ensure that the solutions meet the expectations and goals of the business.  This can require access to and the creation of confidential information.

You will contribute to our team by

• Participating in highly complex and moderately complex projects which may have past precedents.
• Leading the effort to elicit, document, and validate business requirements for projects using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, surveys, and observation.
• Translating business requirements into technical requirements.
• Creating and maintaining artifacts, such as business process models, information flow diagrams, use cases, user stories, feasibility studies and other analytical deliverables.
• Performing and documenting gap analysis between current and future states.
• Maintaining a senior level of knowledge within the area of IT Business Analysis.
• Contributing to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) body of knowledge as required.
• Analyzing and prioritizing requirements based on business value, feasibility, and risk.
• Obtaining business sign-off at project stages as required.
• Providing business process expertise to stakeholders and peers in support of business and strategic goals.
• Provide input into technical / technology decisions.
• Creating and documenting detailed test case scenarios.
• Conducting testing and quality assurance activities to verify that the solution meets the requirements and standards.
• Coordinating and participating in System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and technical/product training sessions
• Providing support and guidance to the business users during the solution implementation and aftercare period.
• Predicting and identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Working closely with development teams, business partners, and Project Manager to document and resolve software defects.
• Reporting on sources of issues or common questions and providing recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Working closely with and taking direction from Project Manager(s).
• Engaging with key project stakeholders in both the business and IS areas.
• Working with the business team to develop user acceptance test plans and scripts to verify alignment of functionality with specifications.
• Working with business and technical teams to develop various project strategy documents.
• Assisting Change Manager to determine user training needs.

What you will bring to the role 

Education:

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Business Analyst certification is an asset.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in an IT Business Analyst role.
• Experience as a Business Analyst and/or Lead Tester with Workday HCM, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation & CDN Payroll is desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong skills in verbal and written communication including technical writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and document processes and requirements for software development and application implementations.
• Ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally at a business/non-technical level.
• Ability to translate technical terms to business language and communicate complex technical concepts in ways that are easy to understand.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform quality assurance.
• Experience in the system development life cycle from initiation through delivery and support in an agile or agile/waterfall hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with JIRA is desirable.
• Familiarity with Workday LMS is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position based in Edmonton.
• Minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.
• Out of business hours and overtime may occasionally be required.

Additional Details

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805733.