A university degree or 2-year diploma in computer science (or related field) plus 5 years of BA experience on software development projects
A 1-year certificate in computer science (or related field) plus 7 years of BA experience on software development projects
Proven experience in agile web-based software development projects
Strong ability to write detailed user stories with acceptance criteria
Requirements:
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
Job description
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; OR
A 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.
Recruiter Submission Template –
Full Name:
Degree Major with University & Completion Year: Total years of experience as a Business Analyst on software development projects: Total years of experience working on Agile, cloud-based web development projects: Do you have hands-on experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria?Yes / No — Please elaborate: Have you facilitated stakeholder requirements sessions and agile ceremonies in remote/hybrid environments? Yes / No — If yes, describe the ceremonies you led: Do you have experience using Miro (or equivalent collaboration tools)? Yes / No — Specify the tool(s) used: Do you have experience with task tracking tools such as Azure DevOps (or equivalent)? Have you worked on any large-scale educational platforms (e.g., LMS, CMS, or government K–12 systems)? Have you supported or coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT)? Have you developed low-fidelity mockups or wireframes for application features? Tools used (if any): Do you have experience preparing technical documentation, training materials, or supporting operational rollouts? Please describe: Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn ID (if available): Full Address (Street, City, Province, Postal Code Required): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status (Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit, etc.): Expected Hourly Rate: Are you willing to work remotely in Alberta Time Zone and attend onsite in Edmonton as needed? (Yes/No):
