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About the Role

The Analyst, Solutions (Intermediate or Senior level) will be part of the Delivery, Data Squad, Life Insurance team, contributing to Wawanesa's success by analyzing, designing, documenting, testing, and supporting technology solutions that meet business stakeholder requirements. The ideal candidate enjoys working within an Agile Scrum team that delivers high-quality solutions rapidly through collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality-focused practices. You have experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or quality analysis, along with strong technical skills in databases, system integrations, and data-driven applications. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, including proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL), a solid understanding of data flows between integrated systems, and knowledge of data modeling concepts. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity or have experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance analysis, automation, decision-making, or operational efficiency will be well-positioned for success in this evolving role.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, and documentation of system and business requirements for application enhancements and projects.
Lead requirements definition sessions with operations and systems teams.
Collaborate with numerous departments to ensure software quality.
Provide technical and operational direction for developers and analysts.
Lead the resolution of system and business requirements issues.
Create test strategies, plans, and scenarios based on requirements documentation and defect resolution.
Coordinate and support planning and execution for projects and initiatives, including resource allocation.
Evaluate and track the progress of assigned work.
Apply current practices, procedures, and guidelines.
Identify and lead process and procedure improvements.
Maintain a high level of knowledge on current system standards and IT (Information Technology) established methods.
Collaborate with business partners to understand their current and emerging needs, while keeping abreast of industry trends in business and technology.
Lead communications on system solutions in both operational and technical terms.
Analyze and interpret SQL queries to assist with data validation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Review and document integration payloads [e.g., JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Extensible Markup Language (XML)] exchanged between applications to ensure data accuracy and system compatibility.
Collaborate with developers and architects to understand and contribute to data modeling efforts.
Explore and evaluate opportunities to leverage AI or machine learning tools to enhance solution analysis, data insights, and process efficiency.
Perform any other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, data analysis, quality assurance, or a related role. At least five years of experience is an asset.
Post-secondary degree or certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting, enhancing, and troubleshooting business-critical applications, data solutions, and operational processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to determine root causes and recommend effective solutions.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology and data solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality results.
Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams utilizing Agile and Scrum methodologies and continuous delivery practices.
Experience analyzing business and data requirements, data flows, integrations, and end-to-end system processes across multiple platforms.
Solid understanding of relational databases, SQL concepts, data modeling fundamentals, and system integration.
Ability to interpret, analyze, troubleshoot, and validate SQL queries.
Experience writing business requirements documents, user stories, process flows, functional requirements, and solution documentation.

Skills

Structured Query Language (SQL)
Data modeling concepts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies
Databases
System integrations
Data-driven applications
Agile Scrum
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Machine learning tools

Location

Winnipeg, MB
Wawanesa, MB
Vancouver, BC
Calgary, AB
Edmonton, AB
Lethbridge, AB
Toronto (North York), ON
Kitchener, ON
Ottawa, ON
Montréal, QC
Ville de Québec, QC
Moncton, NB
Dartmouth, NS

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Intermediate
Senior

Education Level

Post-secondary degree or certificate

Salary/Compensations

$85,000 - $115,000

Benefits

Annual incentive program
Supplementary leave program
Generous vacation days
Personal days
Bonus-free benefits package
Pension plan

About the Company

Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada's largest mutual insurance companies, wholly owned by its policyholders, with over $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets.
Wawanesa, headquartered in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions across Canada, and Western Financial Group, a major national distributor of personal and business insurance.
In March 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire The Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Wawanesa is proud to serve over 1.8 million policyholders and employs over 3,000 people across Canada.
The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating over $4 million annually to charities, including over $2 million annually to support those on the front lines helping communities adapt to climate change.
Learn more at wawanesa.com.

Equal Opportunity

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and we believe our strength lies in our diverse workforce, resulting in a workforce representative of the entire population.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, whether they are racialized people, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of the 2ELGBTQIA+ community, people of diverse gender identities, and neurodivergent individuals, as well as anyone who can contribute to greater diversification of perspectives and ideas.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, you can confidentially email jobs@wawanesa.com.
All applicants for employment at Wawanesa are subject to the applicable Employee Personal Information Policy.
Please note that as part of this recruitment process, AI tools may be used to screen, assess, or select applications. All final decisions are made after review by recruiters and hiring managers, in accordance with all applicable laws.