JOB DESCRIPTION:

Role Description

The Business Analyst position is an exciting role that is pivotal in achieving our vision to become the best provider of disability management solutions. This position allows you to work with many different teams within our Disability organization and larger Group Division.

This business analyst works with our front-line field organization and system partners to recommend the changes that will transform our operation

• either through business process re-engineering or system re-design. This position is suited to an individual who enjoys working in an environment with complex problems, challenging deadlines, drives problems to conclusion and has the desire to become a business and technical expert in the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supporting current disability systems by providing technical and process assistance to field inquiries.
• Working with business users to thoroughly identify and document business requirements using a variety of methods. The Business Analyst is responsible for ensuring all impacts of solution are understood, and risks have been identified.
• Presenting recommendations to senior leaders in the organization.
• Identify quality and efficiency issues and determine and implement solutions.
• Leading resources on larger projects, providing guidance and direction to team members. May include developing a formal project plan, monitoring and managing the plan to ensure deadlines are met and project objective is achieved.
• Developing acceptance test strategy and coordinating execution of test plans.
• Developing implementation plans; may include development and delivery of training to users and maintaining project and department documentation.
• Mentoring other business analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Post-secondary education related to business. Other degrees that demonstrate focus on critical thinking are also valuable.
• Solution focused
• enjoys the challenge of problem solving.
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written. Group presentation experience an asset.
• Commitment to self development.
• Experience in coaching, training or assisting other staff.
• Knowledge of Group Health & Dental, Group Insurance systems, or disability claims processes is a definite asset.
• Experience in applying skills using Word, Excel, Access and Visio software.
• Prior experience working on large system development projects is a definite asset.
• You will consent to a criminal background check as well as the Government of Canada enhanced security screening, the cost will be covered by Canada Life.

Preference for the successful candidate is within Winnipeg, but we are also accepting applications from Vancouver, Langley, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina,Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Montreal and Halifax.

OUR STORY

Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 170 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted us to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises we've made.

As of January 1, 2020, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life became one company

• Canada Life, and today, we proudly serve more than 13 million customer relationships from coast to coast to coast.

Discover your opportunity....Apply today!

Canada Life offers competitive compensation, great benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, wellness account and personal days not to mention onsite cafeteria and fitness in our head office facilities. If you'd like to join our team submit your information online and introduce yourself.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

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