Business Analyst Jobs in Toronto

Find Business Analyst Jobs in the Toronto Area

A Business Analyst analyzes and reviews the business processes of a company or organization with the goal of fixing or improving them. They’re sometimes described as the bridge between problems and answers. In order to come up with an efficient solution, Business Analysts must first completely understand the current procedures and processes in place within the organization. Some business analysts may use modeling tools to document the current organization state as well as the proffered solution.

Business Analysts may work alone or alongside a team of skilled professionals like project managers and application developers. Other duties may include using IT resources to develop new solutions, training staff members and reporting to senior management. Business Analysts must have good analytic and documentation skills. While opportunities are available in almost every industry, most employers prefer to work with analysts who already have good knowledge about the target industry.

Living and Working in Toronto

Toronto offers a lot of career opportunities for business analysts. The city’s diverse economy includes booming IT and communication sectors. Toronto is also the houses the "Big Five”—the five largest banks that dominate Canada’s banking industry. This includes Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Life in Toronto offers a lot of options for residents. The city is packed with restaurants, museums and local attractions. A visit to Toronto Islands provides a fun nature-inspired break from the urban hustle while the Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market offer a rich source of local history. Other popular destinations include the Toronto Zoo, the CN tower and the Casa Loma.