Business Analyst - Halifax

WHO WE ARE:  

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team for an onsite engagement in Halifax. In this role, you will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze business needs, and support the delivery of solutions within a controlled goods environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating complex projects, facilitating effective communication, and operating in an environment where security, confidentiality, and adherence to established processes are essential.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  

• Gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops and interviews to identify business needs, gaps, and opportunities for process and systems improvement.
• Documenting current- and future-state processes, business requirements, process flows, and other supporting artifacts.
• Collaborating with project teams on solution design, testing, implementation, and change activities.
• Translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and communicating key findings and recommendations to project and client teams.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive information in accordance with applicable controlled goods and security requirements.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:   

• Post-secondary education in business, computer science, or a related field from a recognized institution 
• Progressive experience as an IT Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, stakeholder facilitation, gap analysis, and process mapping and design.
• Experience working within a formal systems development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements documentation, use cases, testing, and requirements traceability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build consensus across business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to meet any security screening and Controlled Goods Program requirements associated with the role.
• Ability to work onsite in Halifax is required.
• CBAP certification or willingness to obtain it is considered an asset.
• Experience in a client-facing consulting environment and/or public sector is considered an asset.

…AND YOU ARE...  

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do    
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges  
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader   
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision  
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable  
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members  
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations  
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively  
• Energized by our company values!    

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program  
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care  
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days  
• Unlimited training   

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.  

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!  
 

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.  
 

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.  

Join our growing team!