Business Analyst
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta's interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.
Job Description
If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.
Our Grid Reliability Operations division is looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven, resourceful individual to join our Grid Reliability Services team in a Business Analyst position. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing solutions to help drive growth and success for our organization.
As the Business Analyst for Project Management, you will be responsible for delivering on the success of projects and initiatives within Grid Reliability Services. Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate, and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations. This includes working closely with experts from a variety of professional backgrounds and engaging with various internal teams and departments within the AESO organization.
This full-time permanent opportunity offers room for growth, competitive compensation, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health & dental health benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a flexible and hybrid work environment.
Signs you will enjoy working in this team:
You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
You embrace change and can pivot and adapt with ease.
You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
You have strong interpersonal abilities and can identify, build, and maintain effective relationships.
Signs you will enjoy this role:
You are detail oriented with a high degree of organizational skills to manage multiple and changing priorities while meeting overall requirements and deadlines.
You have a natural tenancy to show initiative and bring a positive, proactive attitude.
You have excellent written and spoken communication skills along with a high level of competence with the ability to communicate complex ideas and data in a clear and concise manner.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends and patterns, and develop insights that inform business decisions.
You possess strong relationship building and mediation skills and are able to handle requests or conflicts in a professional manner.
Change management capabilities are also great to have, but not a must.
In this role, you will:
Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement by performing detailed analysis of existing business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement. This includes gathering and analyzing data, conducting interviews with stakeholders, and reviewing existing documentation.
Deliver on the success of projects and initiatives within Grid Reliability Services. This includes gathering requirements, identifying dependencies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Work closely with experts from a variety of professional backgrounds to gather input and ensure that everyone is on the same page. This includes facilitating meetings and workshops to gather input from stakeholders and ensure that everyone is aligned with the project's objectives.
Understand the business, system, and technical components of AESO to apply tools and templates to provide a quality solution and consistent deliverables.
Develop project artifacts consistent with best practice. This includes creating and maintaining project plans, developing reports and presentations, and tracking project progress.
Elicit requirements and identify and analyze improvements to processes. This includes developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop and communicate recommendations based on their analysis to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This includes preparing clear and concise reports and presentations that communicate key findings and recommendations.
You have:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field: (or equivalent) BA Certification through IIBA or other certifying body desirable.
5+ years of experience in business analysis or a related field: the successful candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
Application deadline: January 28, 2025
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