Business Analyst

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $85,993 to $102,588 annually SFU Department Descr: IT Services Position Grade: 10 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. SFU IT Services empowers the university to thrive and innovate through the effective use of data and technology, and is focused on improving the digital experience for our students, faculty, researchers and staff. Join our growing team as we build new solutions and services to support SFU’s academic and research mission. About The Role The Business Analyst (BA) participates in all phases of analysis involving medium complexity business requirements for medium to large software solutions involving cross-functional clients. The BA analyzes business needs and documents business processes; facilitates the development of recommendations to streamline processes; and develops functional specifications for software implementation, development, and integration. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration and 2 years of related experience in areas such as business analysis, working with enterprise level applications in a large, complex, technically focused environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Good knowledge of requirements elicitation, quality assurance, and change management best practices. Good knowledge of facilitating business process re-engineering and improvement. Good knowledge of the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). Strong leadership and mentorship skills. Strong analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA): An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay Employer paid extended health & dental plans Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year) Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Additional Information The assignment end date is September 30, 2027. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].

The Business Analyst analyzes business needs and documents processes to streamline operations for medium to large software solutions. They develop functional specifications for software implementation, development, and integration across cross-functional clients.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration and 2 years of related experience in business analysis or enterprise applications. Candidates should have strong knowledge of BPMN, requirements elicitation, and process improvement.

• Extended health plan • Dental plan • Professional development funds • Vacation pay • Pay in lieu of benefits

• Business analysisPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Time managementPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Analysis
• Requirements Elicitation
• Quality Assurance
• Change Management
• Business Process Re-engineering
• BPMN
• Analytical Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership
• Mentorship

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Education
• Software
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

36 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level