Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst
 

Weir Canada Inc., Weir Marine Engineering

Location: Ottawa, ON

Work arrangement:  Hybrid

Purpose of Role

You will be part of a team, working closely with our Department of National Defence (DND) clients and with other Weir Marine Engineering specialists on a DND Science Digitalization initiative aimed at innovating, integrating, and accelerating business processes that enhance operational readiness, strengthen decision-making, and empower command for the challenges of tomorrow.  As a Senior Business Analyst, your focus will be on ensuring that business requirements are aligned with the recommended business processes, enabling effective planning, execution, oversight, and reporting of science and R&D activities.

The position requires on-site work at DND’s Carling Campus at least 3 days per week, with the rest of the work performed remotely (telework).  The activity has initial funding to 31 March 2027, but it is expected that the work will be renewed for subsequent periods.  Although this opportunity is aimed at a consultant/contractor, an employment arrangement could also be considered.

Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs—more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient and more sustainable mining.  Outside the mining sector, Weir Marine Engineering has managed and operated the Naval Engineering Test Establishment for the Department of National Defence since 1964.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter—whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Business Analysis: Translate science program, portfolio and governance needs into business requirements, functional and non‑functional requirements, and data and reporting requirements;

• Requirements Management: Assist with the end‑to‑end requirements lifecycle: elicitation, analysis, validation, baselining, and change control.  Define business requirements related to the science program and portfolio;

• Collaboration: Elicit stakeholder requirements through interviews, requirement workshops and review meetings, and work with specialists to define business data definitions and ensure consistency and data quality expectations; and

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

We value what you can do—not just where you’ve been. If you meet the goals of the role, we want to hear from you.

Must-haves:

• More than ten years of experience working in large enterprise or government;

• Advanced knowledge working with requirements management tools and methodologies and developing business requirements in a project context for implementing ERP systems, or similar;

• Advanced knowledge of industry-based business analysis practices, ideally supported by an industry certification in business analysis or business architecture;

• Fast learner who can absorb and understand complex systems, requirements and data;

• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written); and

• Canadian citizenship, with 10 or more years residing in Canada with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is absolutely necessary as part of the requirements to obtain a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.

Nice-to-haves (optional):

• Experience with one or more data management tools;

• Experience with QualiWare and SparxEA; and

• Experience with the DND/CAF and/or in the defence industry.

Why join Weir?

We live our values—we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose—to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

(Position 06-729)