Business Analyst II

Why pursue this opportunity

1. The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

1. Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

1. Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

1. The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

What you’ll be working on

• Implementation of funds, fund setup and modules, as part of the Unitrax platform in support of delivering business objectives
• Provide input to planning decisions, monitor and report any changes in requirements, manage and report status of business analysis and testing progress against project plan
• Use relevant modeling techniques and templates to document business requirements
• Participate in gap analysis, investigation and communication of capability gaps and evolving requirements
• Contribute to the development of User Stories, Data Maps, and test cases
• Provides business and system expertise along with research/analysis services that support the design, delivery and maintenance of quality applications and enhancements
• Implements business requirements and process change initiatives to ensure that all specifications meet the objectives of the Company
• Perform manual testing on occasion and as needed.

What we’re looking for you to have

• Hands on experience working on the Unitrax platform
• Experience with the administration of a RESP product and segregated funds
• Post secondary degree or diploma and/or equivalent work experience
• Min of 2 to 3 yrs experience in Business Analyst or Quality Assurance Specialist role
• 2+ Years experience working in Scrum based teams and creation of User Stories, or equivalent training
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or project
• Ability to work independently and as a team member as required
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to build relationships across the organization
• Effectively communicate across the organization
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Hybrid work model
• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.