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RQ00756 – Business Analyst – Senior

Full Time · In Office · Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

Posted Oct 17, 2026

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Client: Supply Ontario – RQ00756

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Clinical Data Foundation (CDF) Program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis for electronic health-related projects, preferably within the public sector and healthcare environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering, documenting, and analysing business requirements, conducting business modelling, supporting project planning, engaging stakeholders, and developing effective I&IT solutions aligned with business needs, organizational standards, and project objectives.

Role Snapshot

  • Job Title: RQ00756 – Business Analyst – Senior
  • Client: Supply Ontario
  • Work Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Up to 3 Days Onsite, at the Hiring Manager’s Discretion
  • Estimated Start Date: August 31, 2026
  • Estimated End Date: August 30, 2027
  • Business Days: 250.00
  • Hours: 7.25 hours per day, 5 days per week
  • Public Sector Experience: Must Have

Must Have

  • Minimum 8 years of business analysis experience working on electronic health-related projects.
  • Experience working in the public sector, preferably in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience with and knowledge of project management concepts, including project goals, risk, scope, participant roles, planning, and quality management.
  • Experience conducting business modelling, use case modelling, conceptual and logical data modelling, process and data flow modelling, use case surveys, business rules definition, and non-functional requirements definition.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Description

The purpose of this procurement is to procure one Senior Business Analyst required for the Clinical Data Foundation (CDF) Program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients with diverse business and technological needs.
  • Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their requirements by gathering, documenting, and analysing business needs and requirements.
  • Prepare and advise on business analysis policies, processes, best practices, and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice within the organization.

Required Skills

  • Minimum 8 years of business analysis experience working on electronic health-related projects.
  • Experience working in the public sector, preferably in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience with and knowledge of project management concepts, including project goals, risk, scope, participant roles, planning, and quality management.
  • Experience conducting business modelling, use case modelling, conceptual and logical data modelling, process and data flow modelling, use case surveys, business rules definition, and non-functional requirements definition.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

General Skills

  • Coordinate and conduct business analysis to assess clients’ business problems and opportunities and document business requirements in a way that enables appropriate I&IT solutions to be determined.
  • Apply re-engineering concepts to promote business improvements through alternative and cost-effective service delivery approaches.
  • Coordinate and conduct business analysis at varying levels of detail appropriate to the project and its phases, aligning with the OPS Unified Project Management Methodology, Enterprise Architecture and Gating Process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies.
  • Develop strategies, prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses, and conduct feasibility studies for business I&IT initiatives.
  • Develop sound processes for requirements gathering, including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mock-ups, and other techniques.
  • Conduct business modelling, use case modelling, conceptual and logical data modelling, process and data flow modelling, use case surveys, business rules definition, and non-functional requirements definition for assigned projects.
  • Monitor progress, resolve problems, and report regularly to I&IT management and stakeholders.
  • Develop performance measures and traceability matrices for business analysis evaluation and conduct follow-up activities.
  • Demonstrate experience developing strategies and preparing business cases and cost-benefit analyses.
  • Demonstrate experience conducting requirements gathering, developing documentation—including presentations and briefing notes—and conducting stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrate experience using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools to document conceptual requirements and scope.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging I&IT trends and technologies.
  • Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Be a team player with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Desired Skills

  • Ability to translate business and data requirements into specifications sufficient to design appropriate technology solutions.
  • Experience with structured, object-oriented, and Agile methodologies for user requirements.
  • Experience developing performance measures for business analysis evaluation and subsequent follow-up.
  • Familiarity with Quality Assurance (QA) and experience working closely with QA teams on testing approaches, strategies, and planning.
  • Familiarity with application security and privacy standards and considerations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
  • Experience with a wide range of business analysis methods, tools, and techniques, such as business functional modelling, business event modelling, and business process mapping.
  • Experience with structured, object-oriented, and Agile methodologies for user requirements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.

Deliverables

Deliverables Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

  • Handle change requests for electronic health record (EHR) planning using change management workflows.
  • Create clear content for project artifacts, prepare project charters and plans, elicit information from subject matter experts, and lead meetings.
  • Organize, lead, and control meetings, keep discussions on track, and ensure meeting objectives are accomplished.
  • Create detailed workstreams and manage project scope, timelines, and costs to achieve project objectives in accordance with business needs and expectations.
  • Document requirements in a Business Requirements Document (BRD).

Additional Terms and Conditions

  • The term of this Engagement Assignment is 250 business days, with an option to extend for up to an additional 250 days at the Agency’s discretion. The Engagement Assignment may also be extended for unused business days at the Agency’s discretion.
  • The resource must comply with the Agency’s policies and procedures.
  • The resource will be issued an Agency laptop and is expected to provide at least one additional monitor, an external keyboard, and a mouse at their own expense.
  • When working from their home location, the resource must have a private office space and is not permitted to work in an open communal space.
  • The internet connection must be hard-wired and provide sufficient bandwidth to support the IT requirements of this role.
  • If these conditions cannot be met within the resource’s home office space, the resource will transition to working full-time in the office, and the hybrid option will no longer be available.
  • Agency systems cannot be accessed from outside the province of Ontario. Agency assets, including laptops and related equipment, cannot be removed from Ontario without prior written approval from the Agency.

Assignment Type and Work Location

This position is currently listed as Hybrid. The resource will be required to work onsite at the Hiring Manager’s sole discretion.

Location: Hybrid, with up to 3 days onsite as determined by the Hiring Manager.

Public Sector Experience: Must Have.

How to Apply

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to [email protected] by Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Mandatory Documents

  • Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
  • Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
  • Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
  • Visa Status (Mandatory)
  • LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)

Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

Please ensure that your submission includes the updated resume in Word format, expected hourly rate, and Qualification Matrix, as specified in the original job communication.

Apply Online: Please submit your application through the SMSS career website.

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