Business Analyst

Overview

Empire Life is seeking a Business Analyst to join its Information Technology group. This role is based in the Greater Toronto Area and follows a hybrid work model, with the position located in Kingston or Toronto. The company is a medium-sized Canadian organization operating in a stable sector that is undergoing significant transformation.

The total target compensation for this permanent opportunity, including base salary and target bonus, is $95,920 to $144,970. This compensation range applies only to permanent roles. Fixed-term contract and casual positions are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive base pay only.

Empire Life is committed to building a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages candidates who share those values to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders to gather, clarify, and document business requirements accurately.
• Check that delivered solutions align with stakeholder expectations by using manual validation methods.
• Apply Empire Life’s internal Product Delivery Framework and established delivery practices.
• Analyze gaps in current or proposed solutions and advise stakeholders on practical options to meet business needs.
• Support and coach newer team members on the Product Delivery Framework.
• As needed, facilitate Scrum ceremonies and help drive the delivery of smaller initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• A post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is required.
• At least 3 to 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on Scrum-based teams and writing user stories.
• Ability to manage priorities and handle several tasks or projects at once.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Adaptable and able to perform well in a fast-moving, changing environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Clear and effective communicator, including at senior leadership levels.
• Willingness and ability to mentor, coach, and train junior colleagues.
• For roles open to candidates across Canada, English fluency is required for communication with customers, advisors, or employees nationwide, unless otherwise specified.

Additional Information

Empire Life uses AI-based keyword and minimum-qualification screening as part of its hiring process. Recruiters then review the results.

Rewards and Benefits

For regular full-time employees, the organization offers a broad total rewards package that includes salary growth opportunities, bonuses, strong employee benefits, and supportive leave and wellness programs.

• Competitive pay with annual increases.
• Annual bonus opportunity for non-sales roles based on company and individual performance.
• For sales roles, uncapped commission potential.
• Employer-paid benefits beginning on day one, including life insurance, disability coverage, health and dental coverage, and a health spending account.
• Flexible work arrangements along with an annual bank of personal health days.
• Four weeks of vacation starting from the date of hire.
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching.
• Top-up support for parental leave and compassionate leave.
• Wellness and recognition initiatives funded by the employer.
• Employee referral cash incentive program.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Empire Life is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

The company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available throughout the screening and selection process upon request. Applicants who need this posting in an alternative format, or who have accessibility questions, may contact [email protected].