Assignment : RQ00176 - Business Analyst - Senior
Requisition : RQ00176
Job Title : Business Analyst - Senior
Client : Metrolinx
Start Date : 2026-02-16
End Date : 2026-08-14
Department : Operations
Office Location : 277 Front Street, Country
Business Days : 130.00
Location : 3 days onsite / 2 days onsite (subject to change)
Public Sector Experience : Not required
Must Haves :
- 8+ years experience :
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT infrastructure, operations, or service management environments
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts (servers, networks, cloud, storage, security)
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
- Solid knowledge of ITIL / ITSM change management processes
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Description
The Infrastructure Business Analyst (IBA) supports internal IT infrastructure projects and initiatives by bridging business needs with technical delivery. This role is responsible for gathering and evaluating business requirements, coordinating change activities, maintaining accurate records and reports, and ensuring governance through ITSM processes. The IBA works closely with infrastructure, operations, security, and service management teams to manage risks, communicate changes, and support successful delivery of infrastructure initiatives.Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements ManagementElicit, analyze, document, and validate business and technical requirements for infrastructure-related projects and initiatives
Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements for infrastructure teamsSupport solution design discussions by providing business context and impact analysisProject & Initiative SupportSupport planning, tracking, and execution of internal infrastructure projects and initiatives
Assist project managers and technical leads with scope definition, milestones, dependencies, and deliverablesIdentify and track issues, risks, assumptions, and dependencies; escalate where requiredTrack financials and project spendChange & ITSM ManagementCreate, update, and submit ITSM requests and change records in ServiceNow
Ensure all changes follow established change management and governance processesAttend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to present, clarify, and seek approval for infrastructure changesCoordinate pre- and post-change activities, including stakeholder communications and validationsReporting & DocumentationCreate and maintain reports, dashboards, and status updates for stakeholders and leadership
Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and audit artifactsTrack KPIs, SLAs, change success rates, and operational metrics as requiredCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a central point of coordination between infrastructure teams, service management, and business stakeholdersCommunicate planned changes, incidents, risks, and impacts clearly and proactivelySupport incident, problem, and post-implementation review activities when requiredRisk & ComplianceIdentify operational, technical, and business risks associated with infrastructure changes
Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirementsSupport audits and governance reviews by providing documentation and evidenceRequired Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT infrastructure, operations, or service management environmentsStrong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts (servers, networks, cloud, storage, security)Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platformsSolid knowledge of ITIL / ITSM change management processesStrong analytical, documentation, and reporting skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesDesired skills
ITIL Foundation or higher certificationExperience working in enterprise or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery modelsExperience supporting CABs, audits, or operational governance forumsKey Competencies
Attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple initiatives and prioritiesProactive problem-solving and risk identificationAbility to translate technical information into business-friendly languageCollaborative, adaptable, and results-orientedNice to have Skills : Sharepoint knowledge, Power BI knowledge , Dashboard updates, Service now, ITSM process , Reporting.etcDeliverables
Infrastructure Life cycle managementTracking and reporting of currency upgradesDashboard reportingProject coordination