Agentic AI Business Analyst - FTA

BUSINESS ANALYST – FAST-TRACK APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SIA Innovations · Transformation (Strategy) Analyst · Montréal, QC · Full-Time, Permanent · On-Site · Start: September 14, 2026 IS THIS OPPORTUNITY RIGHT FOR YOU? The purpose of SIA’s FTA program is to develop future leaders for the agentic era over the next few years. The opportunity is accelerated growth in your knowledge and skills, role/position & responsibilities, and earnings. We hire for talent & attitude – technical skills can be developed, character cannot! Before reading further, ask yourself these questions. Your honest answers will tell you whether this is the right fit. ① Do you have the ambition to grow a career, not just hold a job? SIA is structured like a top-tier professional services firm. We recruit entry-level talent with a single long-term objective: to develop your potential into a working equity partner, earned on merit, over the forthcoming years. ② Are you passionate about leveraging technology to raise the bar on performance? At SIA, the role is more thinking than doing. You are always “on,” though not in the sense of working overtime. You are always observing, wondering: “How could my clients benefit from this?” You seek improvements before anyone asks. ③ Do you have the drive to invest meaningfully in your own success? We value thinkers who raise the bar through insight, not hours. Your contribution is measured by how well you learn, adapt, anticipate, and deliver – not by how long you sit at your desk. We look for ambitious over-achievers who are not afraid to be out of their comfort zone. Fail fast. Reflect. Improve. That is our culture. ④ Are you willing and able to invest your own personal time to accelerate your professional development, career growth, and earnings? It takes the right attitude and a growth mindset to make a personal time commitment to invest 9 personal hours per week (3 hours during the week and 6 hours over the weekend) during your first 8 months. If you answered yes to all four, we want to hear from you. ABOUT SIA INNOVATIONS SIA Innovations is a boutique digital transformation consultancy operating at the forefront of AI and hybrid cloud adoption. Our mission is to propel organisations into the future with intelligent, user-centred solutions built primarily on IBM’s enterprise technology stack. Strategically located in the heart of downtown Montréal, with underground access to the Metro and REM, we work alongside Fortune 1000 companies and leading public-sector organisations across Québec, Ontario, the Caribbean, and the United States. We guide these organisations in reimagining their business models, modernising their operations, and building AI-first, data-driven enterprises. Our Culture: Continuously raising the bar of expected business performance through applied, technology-enabled innovation. THE ROLE As a Business Analyst (Apprentice), you are the bridge between client business needs and technology solutions. You help clients reimagine their processes, coordinate project delivery, and create value you can point to, starting from your first month. This is a 16-month structured apprenticeship designed for driven recent graduates ready to launch their careers at the intersection of business strategy and enterprise technology. It combines hands-on client project work with dedicated learning, building both range and depth progressively. Beyond project responsibilities, you are expected to invest additional time in your professional development, team building, and business promotion. WHAT YOU WILL DO Your responsibilities at SIA are a direct expression of the firm’s five core values. We hire for attitude and behaviour first; technical skills are developed on the job. Each value shapes how you contribute day to day: Value Creation — Seek better ways to serve clients and improve processes * Work on consulting mandates helping clients reimagine their business processes using IBM AI and hybrid cloud technologies * Contribute to R&D initiatives developing new SIA intellectual property and proprietary methodologies * Conduct applied research to enhance SIA’s service offerings and delivery frameworks * Support the onboarding of new team members into SIA’s tools, processes, and culture * Maintain an active professional presence through IBM TechXchange communities, industry meetups, and networking events Commitment to Clients — Take ownership of outcomes, not just activities * Partner with client stakeholders to elicit needs, document requirements, and manage expectations with clarity * Estimate, plan, and coordinate project activities, keeping all parties informed throughout the engagement lifecycle * Design test plans, support testing phases, and deliver end-user training * Manage end-to-end project delivery coordination: tasks, communications, dependencies, and progress reporting through to client sign-off Servant Leadership — Elevate your team and share knowledge generously * Support technical leads by managing schedules, tracking task interdependencies, and preparing progress reports * Contribute to business development through discovery meetings, client presentations, and proposal development * Guide new team members through SIA’s culture, ways of working, and professional standards * Develop your professional brand through LinkedIn activity and IBM partner community engagement * Participate in SIA corporate events, IBM and Arrow learning sessions, client relationship activities, and industry conferences Sustainable Practices — Communicate effectively and foster continuous improvement * Prepare and deliver monthly internal knowledge-sharing presentations on IBM products and emerging technologies * Participate actively in your assigned IBM TechXchange community * Contribute to solution designs that are innovative, operationally viable, and built to last * Engage in ongoing research and experimental development to refine SIA’s methodologies and service offerings Empowered Teams — Act with initiative, autonomy, and ownership * Take shared ownership of business outcomes with your project team * Manage project delivery end-to-end: activities, communications, and progress reporting * Support the marketing and sales team through discovery meetings, business case development, and RFP responses * Relieve technical service leaders of administrative burden by managing schedules, interdependencies, and resource availability THE CONSULTING ENVIRONMENT: WHAT TO EXPECT Working in a boutique IT consultancy is both rewarding and demanding. This table offers an honest overview of what this environment offers and what it requires of you. What You Gain • Challenging, high-impact work across AI, hybrid cloud, and digital transformation engagements • Direct exposure to Fortune 1000 and leading public-sector clients across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean • Hands-on experience with IBM AI and hybrid cloud platforms in production environments • A dynamic, Agile work environment with empowered, cross-functional teams • Accelerated career advancement on a clearly defined partner track • Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package • Structured mentorship, continuous learning, and real opportunity for personal growth • Access to IBM partner events, industry conferences, and professional networking communities What We Expect of You • A commitment to prioritising your professional development alongside client delivery • Flexibility to adapt to client working hours, site requirements, and dress codes when on-site • Willingness to invest time outside regular business hours in learning, networking, and corporate activities • Readiness for occasional travel, including overnight stays, to meet client timelines • Personal agility when priorities shift unexpectedly; ownership of outcomes, not just assigned tasks • Availability for client or project-critical situations, even during personal time off • Vacation and time-off planning (maximum two consecutive weeks) within designated slow periods 🧠 SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU THRIVE We teach, coach, and mentor you to develop your service delivery, consulting/technical presales, and networking skills across four dimensions. You need to show us that you are teachable, coachable and adaptable: ① Hard Skills – Your Academic and Technical Background * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Technology Management, or a related field. Minimum 3.5 GPA required; a master’s degree is an asset. * Business analysis fundamentals: requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, and use-case documentation * Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as ClickUp, Mural, FigJam, Figma, or Miro * Foundational understanding of IT architecture concepts sufficient to collaborate with technical teams * Basic data literacy and exposure to analytical tools, including SQL, Python, prompt engineering, or large language model (LLM) interfaces * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and communication platforms such as Webex or Slack * Prior experience with IBM offerings is a strong asset ② Soft Skills – How You Operate * Full professional bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written, is required * Strong presentation and storytelling skills: the ability to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for any audience * Consistent, reliable delivery against milestones and deadlines * Proactive, outcome-oriented communication with clients, project leads, and senior stakeholders * Discipline, organisation, and time management across concurrent priorities ③ Human Skills – Who You Are * You demonstrate integrity: you say what you mean and consistently do what you say * You are emotionally intelligent, self-aware, empathetic, interpersonally sensitive, and composed under pressure * You bring a creative mindset grounded in business and technology context, going beyond conventional solutions * You lead by attitude and behaviour, not by title ④ Brain Skills – How You Think * A structured problem-solver: you navigate complex, open-ended challenges with no predefined answer * A strategic thinker: you connect business context to technology possibilities * A multi-threaded thinker: you hold and advance several lines of analysis at once * An agile learner: you absorb new tools, frameworks, and domain knowledge quickly * Intellectually resilient: you sustain rigorous thinking in high-intensity, fast-moving environments * A systems thinker: you understand how the components of a business or technology ecosystem interact and influence one another ⚡ THE FAST-TRACK APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Growth here is aggressive, structured, and merit based. You will not wait years for a title change. The FTA Program is a structured 16-month apprenticeship designed to develop a high-potential recent graduate into the next generation of transformation consultant. By the end of the program, you will have built a strong foundation in business strategy and technology delivery, ready to generate real, measurable client value. SIA invests heavily in your professional development during your initial journey to accelerate the ramp-up of your career. Your time commitment of 9 personal hours (outside of the regular work week), combined with SIA's 19 weekly hours of teaching/training/mentoring (during the regular work week) will contribute to your rapid career growth and is accompanied by accelerated salary increases, packing 3 years of experience and career development into an intensive 16-month apprenticeship program. Phase 1: Pre-Fast-Track Apprentice (Months 1 to 8) The foundational phase. Three pillars are developed simultaneously: business consulting craft, technology fluency, and SIA methodology. This phase builds breadth, giving you the vocabulary, frameworks, and client-facing confidence to contribute from day one. During the pre-FTA phase, you should expect the following: * Regular work week (40+ hours) * 16 hours of structured internal learning across cognitive skills, interpersonal development, industry knowledge, and technical expertise (20 during the first 4 weeks) * 3 hours of CSTK (team-based learning); eligibility for recognition awards * 21 hours of cognitive skill-based project work * Personal time investment * 3 hours per week for CSTK – one after-hour of learning on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the 44 work weeks of the year. * 6 hours per week (dropping to 3 hours per week during the FTA phase) for online learning/education (courses related to IBM credentials and soft skills) Phase 2: Fast-Track Apprentice (Months 9 to 16) The depth phase. Industry-specific knowledge, client insights, and domain expertise take centre stage. You will contribute as an active analyst on real internal and external client engagements — not as an observer, but as a delivering team member. Continuous learning and staying current with the evolving landscape of AI and enterprise technology is a core expectation, not an optional extra. 📈 CAREER GROWTH AND THE PARTNER PATH Upon successful completion of each stage, you progress in title, responsibility, and compensation. Your journey begins as follows: Months 1–16 → Months 17–32 → Months 33–48 ···→ Associate Business Analyst Fast-Track Apprenticeship $80,164 – $89,040 Senior Business Analyst V-Based Skills Development $91,533 – $106,177 Lead Solution Analyst PCP Leadership $111,780 – $126,113 The ultimate destination: Working Equity Partner. Upon demonstrating sustained individual performance, leadership capability, and a meaningful enterprise contribution (approximately $500,000 in gross profit from client work), you become eligible for equity partnership in eight years or fewer. This is earned, not guaranteed. HOW YOUR PERFORMANCE IS MEASURED Success at SIA is defined by outcomes, not activity. These KPIs form the basis of your performance evaluation: KPI How It Is Measured Personal Billings Quarterly billing attainment against entry-level FTA minimum and target thresholds Quality of Deliverables Accuracy, clarity, and completeness of requirements documents, process models, test plans, and client reports Client Satisfaction Structured feedback from clients and project leads on delivery quality and professionalism Learning Milestones Timely completion of FTA modules, IBM certifications, and internal knowledge-sharing presentations Corporate Objectives Contribution toward quarterly attainment of four defined corporate goals ($150 incentive per objective, per quarter) Financial Contribution Gross profit generated, net of direct and indirect costs, measured quarterly Pre-Sales Support Contribution to RFPs, proposals, discovery meetings, and client-facing presentations Social & Brand Engagement Professional networking activity, event participation, IBM TechXchange community involvement, and promotion of SIA’s brand You are also expected to consistently demonstrate: * A genuine growth mindset: coachable, teachable, and adaptable in the face of challenge * Reliable delivery against milestones and project deadlines * Active participation in team learning sessions, peer coaching, and internal knowledge-sharing * Alignment with SIA’s five core values in your daily attitudes and behaviours * Proactive, outcome-oriented communication with clients, project leads, and senior stakeholders ✅ ELIGIBILITY AND POSITION DETAILS Work Model 100% on-site, five days per week, Montréal, QC Location Downtown Montréal (underground connection to the Metro and REM station) Travel Available for domestic and international travel (Canada, USA, Caribbean), including overnight stays as required Employment Type Full-time, Permanent Start Date September 14, 2026 (or earlier, based on availability) Why 100% on-site? Consulting is a thinking profession, and great thinking happens in proximity to your team. Collaboration, creative problem-solving, and the informal mentorship that shapes strong consultants are all fundamentally in-person experiences. We build a culture where ideas travel fast and relationships run deep. 🎁 YOUR WELL-BEING MATTERS SIA offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life: * Comprehensive group insurance plan (dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) * Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Fully stocked snack and refreshment station * Active social event program, including family-friendly engagement activities throughout the year * Monthly, quarterly and annually awards recognition 🚀 HOW TO APPLY If what you have read speaks to who you are and what you are looking for, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV and your unofficial transcript, along with a focused cover letter of one page maximum that addresses three questions: * Why is the SIA Fast-Track Apprenticeship the right fit for you at this stage of your career? * Why does digital transformation matter to you, personally and professionally? * Where do you see leadership within the context of your growth ambitions? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. SIA Innovations · siainnovations.com · [email protected] · Montréal, QC

The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between client business needs and technology solutions, coordinating project delivery and reimagining business processes. They also contribute to R&D initiatives, support business development, and maintain active professional engagement within the industry.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum 3.5 GPA and possess full professional bilingualism in French and English. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Comprehensive group insurance plan • Dental insurance • Medical insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Performance-based incentives • Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Snack and refreshment station • Social event program

• SQLPreferred
• Business analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Requirements gatheringPreferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Business analysis
• Requirements gathering
• Process mapping
• Gap analysis
• Project management
• Data literacy
• SQL
• Python
• Prompt engineering
• Large language models
• Presentation skills
• Storytelling
• Strategic thinking
• Systems thinking
• Agile methodology
• Consulting
• End-User Training And Support
• Sales Support
• Empathy
• Influencing Skills
• Large Language Modeling
• Continuous Development
• Prompt Engineering
• Microsoft 365
• Domain Knowledge
• FigJam (Software)
• Hybrid Cloud Computing
• Figma (Design Software)
• Proposal Development
• Influencing Without Authority
• Professionalism
• Communication Platforms
• Self-Awareness
• Growth Mindedness
• Process Mapping
• Time Off Management
• Expectation Management
• Technology Solutions
• Miro
• Professional Networking
• Emerging Technologies
• Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Slack (Software)
• Technology Ecosystems
• Service Offerings
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• IBM Certified

• Consulting
• Technology
• Software
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Business Analyst
• Business Analyst (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week