Business Systems Analyst

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Business Systems Analyst on a temporary basis (up to 2 years) on our Technology team. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based anywhere across Western Canada with a preference being for candidates located in Saskatoon, SK. 

Ready to shape the future of enterprise systems across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS)? In this role, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders from every line of business to analyze complex applications and processes and help define a fully integrated future state aligned with our strategic vision. You’ll use your analytical expertise and business insight to gather requirements, build compelling business cases, and drive meaningful change. If you're passionate about bridging business needs with technology and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment—this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’Ll Do:

• Elicit and analyze business requirements using interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and workflow analysis.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using value stream mapping, Lean, Six Sigma, or other optimization methodologies to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and streamline workflows across the organization
• Perform comprehensive gap analysis between current state and desired future state, documenting findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Develop documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements, interface designs, and data flow diagrams.
• Apply business analysis techniques such as wireframes, mock-ups, user stories, use case analysis, and data modeling to define current and future states.
• Evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources to identify true business needs and resolve conflicting inputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support RFI/RFP processes and formulate IT intake requests aligned with organizational goals.

Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with a project manager, and will report into the Senior Manager, IT Business Relations. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is cross-functional, detail-oriented, and adaptive. 

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Technology business unit and can collaborate across the organization depending on the project you are assigned to. 

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. 

• Who you are:
• You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:
• Have 3-6 years of Business Analyst experience with proven expertise in value stream mapping, gap analysis, and process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or business with a focus in Business Analysis, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have CCBA, CBAP, or similar business analysis certification OR actively pursuing certification.
• Have expertise in business requirements elicitation, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Are proficient with process modeling and business analysis tools
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 16, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with  FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.