Position Title:  Analyst, Business

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

Position Overview
Aecon is well-positioned in the Canadian marketplace as an industry leader in the development and construction of infrastructure. We have a roster of ongoing major projects here and abroad, record backlog diversified across multiple sectors and duration, and a robust pipeline of future project pursuits. We are in a strong market position, but we are ultimately aiming higher.
 
The Business Process Analyst is responsible for analyzing and evaluating existing/proposed systems and devises processes and procedures for solving business issues. Due to advanced functional and enterprise-wide knowledge the incumbent will be expected to provide training, mentoring and support to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering
 
•    Facilitate business process reengineering workshops to streamline and improve business processes
•    Write improved procedures, workflows and user guides
•    Engage appropriate teams throughout project to ensure adherence to technical standards and architecture 
•    Create end user process and solution documentation for purposes of testing, training
•    Construct workflow charts and diagrams
•    Improve systems by studying current practices and suggesting modifications
•    Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
•    Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and facilities
•    Applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions, and outcomes

Project Management

•    Provide regular updates to meet expectations of Project Manager and BPMO Management
•    Provide problem solving assistance to other colleagues
•    Execute assignments based on project management best practices and methodologies
•    Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress, and recommending actions
•    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Change Leadership

•    Understand and communicate the operational impact of any changes
•    Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations 
•    Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes

Data Analytics and Reporting

•    Perform data analysis for purposes of migration including extractions, mapping, cleansing and transformation
•    Perform daily, weekly and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports
•    Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
•    Create informative, actionable, and repeatable opportunities for improvement
•    Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

Required Knowledge and Skills

•    Construction industry experience an asset 
•    3 - 5 years in a Business Analyst role
•    Experience as an SAP business/functional analyst
•    Experience in report design and development
•    Experience in business process analysis
•    Experience in SAP operational processes and financial systems
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the business and define initiatives
•    Demonstrated expertise in conceptual problem solving
•    An ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
•    Process engineering; understanding current situation and recommending future state processes
•    Strong analytical skills and business requirements gathering
•    Strong support experience and excellent documentation skills 
•    Experience in testing, documentation, and user training related to the application development life cycle
 

What we offer:

• Competitive Market Wages

• Great benefits + Health and Wellness

• Opportunity for growth and development

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.