Business Analyst - Data

Role Overview

MatchBox Consulting Group is looking to hire a Business Analyst specializing in Data for a seven-month contract with a client based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discovery efforts for new foundational data projects or those driven by business needs, employing effective business analysis approaches to capture requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between various stakeholders and the technical teams, including architects and developers.
• Convert business needs into comprehensive and actionable specifications and detailed requirement documents.
• Develop clear visualizations to simplify and communicate complex ideas and data models to diverse audience groups.
• Document business processes during investigative sessions with stakeholders to produce certified enterprise functional documentation.
• Manage and facilitate user acceptance testing sessions with business users.
• Identify, document, and propose current and future business process changes to assist with change management efforts.
• Coordinate and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Business Analyst focused on Data and Analytics.
• Hands-on familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Understanding of the Data and Analytics product lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with critical thinking abilities.
• Good knowledge of data modeling, including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience using Power Automate.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of interacting with all organizational levels to explain, document, and clarify business needs.
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to interpret business processes within Data and Analytics technical environments and create actionable documentation for development teams.
• Experience working with JIRA software for issue and project tracking.

Company Profile

MatchBox Consulting Group, based in downtown Vancouver and serving clients across Canada, is a prominent recruitment and solutions firm with expertise across IT & Technology, Engineering, Real Estate, Construction, Accounting, and Finance sectors. The firm is dedicated to building strong labor market connections and fostering inclusive opportunities for workforce development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MatchBox is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds including racialized groups, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and Indigenous individuals. The company fosters an inclusive hiring process ensuring fairness and objectivity.

Legal Eligibility

Prospective applicants must have valid authorization to work in Canada, as only those residing legally within Canada and possessing the necessary work permits will be considered.

Additional Information

Due to a large number of applications, only candidates selected for further steps will be contacted.