Job Title : Business Analyst
Location : Remote (Alberta Time, 08 : 15-16 : 30, Monday-Friday)
Onsite Requirement : May be required at Capital Boulevard, Edmonton
Employment Type : Full-Time (7 hours / day)
Start Date : October 27, 2025
End Date : October 26, 2026
Duration : 52 Weeks (with potential for two 12-month extensions)
Client is seeking a Business Analyst to support the redevelopment of the K-12 provincial curriculum and contribute to the ongoing delivery and enhancement of LearnAlberta.ca (English and French). The role will support multiple cloud-based, agile software development projects aimed at improving educational outcomes through student-centered, competency-focused digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-cycle business analysis services for agile, cloud-based software development initiatives.
- Elicit, analyze, validate, and document requirements including user stories, acceptance criteria, and business processes.
- Develop low-fidelity mockups, storyboards, and functional backlog items.
- Lead and facilitate requirements workshops, stakeholder sessions, and agile ceremonies (e.g., story breakdown, backlog grooming, sprint planning).
- Document and track meeting minutes, risks / issues, business cases, and progress reports.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including test planning, coordination, and execution.
- Assist with technical documentation, operational rollout, and user training.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, SMEs, Developers, and Project Managers to ensure clear communication and alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
Mandatory Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following educational + experience combinations :
A university degree or 2-year diploma in computer science (or related field) + 5 years of BA experience on software development projects; ORA 1-year certificate in computer science (or related field) + 7 years of BA experience on software development projects.Additional Mandatory Qualifications
Proven experience in agile web-based software development projects.Strong ability to write detailed user stories with acceptance criteria.Experience leading stakeholder meetings and agile ceremonies in remote / hybrid environments.Proficiency in collaboration tools such as Miro and task tracking tools such as Azure DevOps.Experience as a Business Analyst on educational technology platforms, ideally similar to new.learnalberta.ca.Desirable (Scored) Qualifications
Experience as BA on agile, cloud-based web development projects.Demonstrated ability to lead workshops and stakeholder sessions independently.Familiarity with educational platform design, digital curriculum, and online content delivery.Knowledge of best practices in agile project delivery and business analysis.Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills in a remote-first team environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr