Job Description

Foremost has an immediate opening for a

Business Analyst

to join our team in Calgary or Lloydminster for a 12-month term. Reporting to the RPA Manager, in this role you will work directly with project stakeholders and with IT teammates acting as liaison between both groups. This will require the capability to understand and document business activities, work with business stakeholders to clarify, or define new business requirements, coordinate IT activities, and ensure training and documentation activities are completed.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is an in-person position. Remote work is not available for this position

Key Responsibilities

Leads medium to large-scale multi-disciplinary business process reviews for units and processes Liaise with and develop strong working relationships with project teams, sponsors, vendors, technical staff and end users Analyze, define and document complex business and system requirements to ensure traceability through solution design, testing and implementation Participate in product evaluations, vendor assessments and competitions as necessary Schedule and facilitate sessions/workshops for requirements, testing and training needs under projects Provide problem solving and innovative solutions to organizational bottlenecks. Identify and provide detailed tasks to inform the project schedule Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to the Project Manager Facilitate meetings of various settings between Stakeholder and IT; one on one or in groups Determine requirements-based priority and work estimates. Proactively communicate potentially challenging recommendations Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

University degree in a relevant field Training or certification in business analysis (e.g., CCBA, CBAP, ECBA) At least 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, including software implementation work Skilled in process improvement and documenting use cases Proficient in Word; intermediate skills in Excel and SQL/queries Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly explain concepts Quick to learn new tools or methods; works well under tight deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective at setting priorities and managing multiple tasks or projects at once Able to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines Attention to detail while keeping big-picture goals in mind Skilled at turning business needs into practical solutions Comfortable working with people from various technical and operational backgrounds Can train others on systems and processes Experienced in writing clear requirements and user stories

Additional Requirements/Information:

This is a full-time, permanent position This position will require travel to other sites within Alberta (up to 30%)

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction, water well markets; we are excited about the launch of our new agricultural line of grain bins, building fuel storage tanks and vessels and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 570 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great product and a great future. We have adapted, invented and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more useful and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB T2E 8P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What is your experience in analyzing, implementing and configuring software systems built on various frameworks and languages? Please describe your experience in managing change during software implementation, with the ability to address staff concerns and resistance effectively What are your salary expectations? This is a full-time, temporary position that requires the successful candidate to work in the office 5 days per week. Are you comfortable with this?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Business Analyst: 5 years (preferred) Software Implementation: 5 years (preferred) SQL and database management systems: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Certificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) (preferred) Certified Business Analysis (CBAP) (preferred) Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) (preferred)
Work Location: In person