Position Title:  Business Analyst

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

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 during any step of the application process please click here.