Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid) – Nova Scotia Full Time

WHO WE ARE:
Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact – elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.
Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.
Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES:
•    We care for our team.
•    We care about the impact we have on our community.
•    We serve by solving complex problems.
•    We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
•    We innovate always and everywhere.
•    We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Mariner Innovations team to help in our planned growth, and contract opportunities for our clients in Atlantic Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for client-based projects and, in collaboration with our delivery and sales teams, you will deliver best of breed solutions to new and existing customers. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  
•    Act as a bridge between the business and technical teams to ensure user stories and requirements are well-documented and clearly understood.
•    Gather and relay responses from the business to developers regarding specific user stories and requirements.
•    Plan, facilitate, and participate in workshops to define process flows.
•    Schedule and coordinate meetings as needed.
•    Define and maintain clear acceptance criteria.
•    Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlog.
•    Support the team in delivering initiatives that align with user needs and desired outcomes.
•    Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and change management procedures.
•    Provide regular communication and reporting on development progress..
•    Develop and manage test plans.
•    Support and/or conduct functional testing, coordinate user acceptance testing, and analyze formal test results.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:   
•    Demonstrated experience in documenting detailed business and technical requirements in an Agile environment, including creating epics, milestones, user stories, and issues using prototyping tools.
•    Expertise in sprint planning and backlog refinement.
•    Experience collaborating with multiple business stakeholders on high-profile initiatives to elicit business needs.
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business representatives and project teams.
•    Prior experience working on public-sector projects.
•    Proficiency in planning and facilitating workshops using Agile methodologies.
•    Business Analysis certification.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to analyze and document business processes while contributing to the definition of future business direction.
   …AND YOU ARE…  
•    Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do    
•    Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges  
•    A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader   
•    Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision  
•    Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable  
•    Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members  
•    A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations  
•    Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively  
•    Energized by our company values!   

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  
•    A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
•    Flexible work location. Some on-site work may be required. 
•    Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program  
•    Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care  
•    Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days  
•    Unlimited training   

WHY MARINER?
We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.
If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!
To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.
Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. 
 
Join our growing team!

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