Business Systems Analyst (Student Position)

What You’ll Do

• Support the analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement Work with business partners, technical teams, and stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements Assist in translating business needs into functional requirements, user stories, or solution outlines Contribute to the development of presentations, documentation, and visual artifacts to communicate insights and recommendations Support project and initiative delivery through research, analysis, testing, and coordination activities Participate in solution design, testing, and implementation support as needed Assist with data analysis and reporting to support decision‐making Apply continuous improvement thinking to processes, tools, and ways of working What You’ll Be Working With You may gain exposure to several of the following areas (experience in all is not required ): Business Analysis Practices: Requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder analysis, and documentation Delivery & Ways of Working: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models Tools & Documentation: Collaboration and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint), presentation and analysis tools Data & Systems: Business applications, databases, APIs, reporting tools, or workflow platforms Cross‐Functional Collaboration: Working with project managers, developers, operations, and business stakeholders What You Bring Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology Management, or a related discipline Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Interest in understanding how business processes and technology systems work together Ability to organize information and communicate insights clearly Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a team Clear written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to manage assigned tasks Nice to Have (Assets) Exposure to: Business analysis concepts or coursework Process mapping or visualization techniques (e.g., flowcharts, BPMN, use cases) Data analysis or reporting tools Experience creating presentations or documentation for academic or group projects Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts Prior experience working within a structured team environment (academic, volunteer, or work) Why Join Us Gain practical experience working at the intersection of business and technology Learn from experienced analysts through coaching and mentorship Develop foundational skills in analysis, communication, and solution delivery Work on real initiatives that support meaningful business outcomes Build transferable skills that complement your academic program and future career path #StudentsNewGrads - The base salary for this position is between $43,400 - $71,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Grow with Canada Life We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!