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❗❗ FINTRAC is a separate agency, and has its own classification system. This position is classified as FT-04, which is equivalent to the following groups and levels: AS-05, AS-06, PM-05, PM-06.
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As a Senior Business Analyst, your role will be to help the Agency’s various clients / stakeholders make better, informed decisions by changing and maintaining Corporate systems. In order to fulfill this role, the Analyst will be responsible for:
► Recommending new technologies including COTS, Cloud and AI toolsets.
► Supporting the gathering and documentation of business requirements and translating these requirements into viable technology upgrades or maintenance.
► Presents detailed business requirements to IT and other groups as required assisting them in understanding the requirements and the business needs.
► Collaborating with other IMIT analysts to design Corporate software’s and Collaboration tools such as M365.
► Creates documentation in support of business case development, projects and supporting activities, including case studies, findings, conclusions, recommendations, request for proposal, data and process flow diagrams, and roadmaps.
► Contribute to shaping and organizing the overall framework of the corporate’s systems and processes.
► Enhance informed decision-making within the Centre by offering valuable insights and practical recommendations.
► Facilitates connections between various business sectors and teams.
At FINTRAC, we help to combat money-laundering; terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
As a separate employer in the Government of Canada (GoC), we embrace FLEXIBILITY, VALUE our TALENT, INNOVATION and DIVERSITY! We are proud of our excellence-driven culture bolstered by our commitment to a respectful, healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We have our own unique classification system and unique group (FTs) with relevant equivalencies noted above. As a FINTRAC employee, you benefit from:
► Competitive salary;
► Eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization;
► Comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;
► Minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation leave per year. In addition to vacation, FINTRAC employees receive two (2) personal days, and five (5) days of Family Related Leave with Pay every year, among other various types of paid and unpaid leaves;
► Flexible work arrangements, as part of our Hybrid Workplace*;
► Broad range of learning opportunities to encourage employee innovation; and,
► Strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.
*Where operationally feasible. Employees are expected to be onsite for a minimum of two (2) days per week, or 40% of the employee’s regular schedule on a monthly basis.
📍 This position requires onsite presence at our Ottawa headquarters (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario).
🔎 The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position with a (BBB / BBB) linguistic profile.
A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions, with various language requirements, that may become available.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
🎓 EDUCATION
A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.
✔️ EXPERIENCE
EX1. Extensive* experience performing the functions of a BA which includes the following activities:
- Planning the execution of business analysis activities;
- Designing, modeling and validating business process flows;
- Eliciting, analyzing, validating, documenting and prioritizing business needs and requirements;
- Assessing proposed solutions against the business needs, anticipated business outcomes and requirements;
EX2. Experience conducting business analysis in an IM or IT environment.
EX3. Experience facilitating communications with and between business clients and technology implementation teams or support teams.
EX4. Experience presenting analysis results and recommendations to business clients, and implementation teams or support teams.
EX5. Experience establishing and maintaining effective collaborative business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
*Extensive experience is defined as having performed those duties on a regular basis two (2) years or more within the last five (5) years.
✔️ ASSETS
AEX1. Experience working with an enterprise-wide requirements management system.
AEX2. Experience providing business analysis supporting strategic concerns of stakeholders and ongoing transformation efforts such as use of business architecture, business models, business case/value proposition, and continuous improvement techniques.
AEX3. Successful completion of a formal business analysis training or certification program such as CBAP, PMI-PBA and/or holding an active business analysis designation.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
✔️ KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of project management principles and practices, including business practices associated to the provision and maintenance of information systems.
K2. Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices related to the business functional testing and evaluation of information systems capability in meeting client needs.
K3. Knowledge is required of the theories, principles and practices of program administration; program planning and development; issues analysis; the development of multi-disciplinary plans and courses of action.
K4. Knowledge of relevant legislation and related policies governing departmental programs and services.
K5. Knowledge of emerging technology trends for collaboration and corporate services.
✔️ ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
A2. Ability to analyze, document problems and make recommendations.
A3. Ability to guide stakeholders in defining their requirements and in understanding their data.
✔️ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
PS1. Engagement (Work effectively with people, organizations and partners).
PS2. Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect).
PS3. Excellence through results (delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities).
PS4. Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas).
✔️ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
► Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekends and evenings occasionally, sometimes with short notice.
Top Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.
FINTRAC’s process includes a suitability interview, a credit and financial check, fingerprinting, a background investigation covering at least the last 10 years, as well as other assessments necessary to determine a candidate’s suitability for work at FINTRAC.
Candidates must be able to produce sufficient records to any period of time spent outside of Canada and may be subject to further assessment.
As needed, candidates may be required to submit security documentation and may be subject to security investigations at any phase of the selection process.
Suitability is an on-going condition of employment at FINTRAC and must be maintained.
We understand that FINTRAC’s security clearance process is demanding. Protecting the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy is what we do; that is why all candidates go through a rigorous screening process before becoming a FINTRAC employee.
For more information regarding FINTRAC's Security and Suitability requirements, please visit: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/emplo/req-eng.
Accessibility is part of our mandate and preoccupations. As a result, in support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
📋 HOW TO APPLY
🚩 Candidates must submit their application through the online system available at: www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply online or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Services team at or by phone at 343-571-7338, before the closing date.
Please clearly demonstrate in your resume and screening questions how you meet each Education and Experience criteria by providing CONCRETE examples including where, when and how these qualifications were acquired. Failure to do so will result in the screening out of your application.
→ We strongly encourage all candidates to answer all questions (including asset qualifications) for which they meet the criteria as they may be invoked for selection purposes. Note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met, or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience.
✏️ ASSESSMENT
► Various tools (such as answers to screening questions, emails, or online assessment) may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
► Online evaluations and various assessment tools may be used.
► An interview will be administered.
► Reference checks will be sought.
Assessments may be conducted virtually by email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment are in working condition before starting an assessment.
📌 NOTES
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations for this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.
If the position is staffed on a temporary basis, through Interchange Canada, or through an internal assignment and/or acting opportunity, the approval of your management will be required.
A short list of candidates will be selected for interview and/or exam based on a combination of experience, career progression and achievements, and overall presentation in the application.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.