Business Analyst

WHO WE ARE:

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. LikeSHIFT Energy , our energy management and decarbonization company. OrEast Valley , created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change‑makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team for an onsite engagement in Halifax. In this role, you will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze business needs, and support the delivery of solutions within a controlled goods environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating complex projects, facilitating effective communication, and operating in an environment where security, confidentiality, and adherence to established processes are essential.

• Gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops and interviews to identify business needs, gaps, and opportunities for process and systems improvement.
• Documenting current- and future-state processes, business requirements, process flows, and other supporting artifacts.
• Collaborating with project teams on solution design, testing, implementation, and change activities.
• Translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and communicating key findings and recommendations to project and client teams.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive information in accordance with applicable controlled goods and security requirements.

• Post-secondary education in business, computer science, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Progressive experience as an IT Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, stakeholder facilitation, gap analysis, and process mapping and design.
• Experience working within a formal systems development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements documentation, use cases, testing, and requirements traceability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build consensus across business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to meet any security screening and Controlled Goods Program requirements associated with the role.
• Ability to work onsite in Halifax is required.
• CBAP certification or willingness to obtain it is considered an asset.
• Experience in a client‑facing consulting environment and/or public sector is considered an asset.
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• Agood communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability…