Junior to Intermediate IT Business Analyst

Are you passionate about blending technology with business? Do you thrive on solving problems, driving efficiencies, and collaborating with people? Are you eager to grow your expertise in the software development lifecycle, data analysis, and communication?

Powerex Corp., the energy marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, currently has a 1-year position for a Junior to Intermediate Business Analyst to join our IT team, with a focus on project and application delivery. There is a strong possibility of extension based on performance and team fit.

We’re looking for a business analyst with one to four years of experience at the junior to intermediate level in business analysis or IT project delivery. You should be able to support IT projects end to end while independently gathering and documenting business requirements. You will also contribute to system testing and troubleshooting.

You’ll work on IT projects and support existing applications ranging from in-house custom-built solutions to vendor-based platforms. As part of a team of Business Analysts, you’ll assist with testing, documentation, business requirements, deployments, and operational reporting improvements. If you’re a creative problem solver, fast learner, and proactive self-starter, this is the role for you.

What You'll Gain

• Deepen your understanding of business processes to identify requirements and create well-aligned solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with project management tasks, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and running Scrum meetings.
• Master the fundamentals of testing, requirements gathering, and documentation for application development.
• Develop troubleshooting skills to resolve operational issues and support critical systems.
• Act as a key interface between business users and the development team.
• Strengthen your ability to collect, analyze, document, and manage business requirements.
  
  
  

Requirements (What We’re Looking For):

Education:

• A degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
  
  

Experience:

• One to four years of relevant experience in business analysis, IT project delivery, or a related area, spanning junior to intermediate levels.
• Hands-on experience across IT project lifecycles, including gathering requirements, testing, and troubleshooting systems.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working directly with developers to solve business problems.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of SQL or other data retrieval/manipulation technologies.
• Experience developing solutions, working with developers, or managing configurations is an asset
  
  
  

Analytical Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience in analyzing and resolving business or technical challenges.
  
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to working within a team.
• A 'can-do' and curious attitude towards owning and solving problems
  
  
  

Working Arrangements & Other Requirements

• Full-time position (in-office 5 days/week)
• This role may require participation in after-hours support.
• Must be located in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland area.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• A background check and references will be required for the position.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $74,270-$100,490.
• Paid overtime for after-hours and on-call support
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and pension.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven IT culture that is actively embracing AI and modern cybersecurity practices.
• Professional development support, including funding for certifications and training.
  
  
  

About Powerex

Powerex Corp. is a market leader in the trading and marketing of clean and renewable wholesale electricity and associated environmental products. We are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping our wholesale customers throughout Western North America meet their increasingly ambitious environmental goals. Our customers include electricity and natural gas utilities, global energy companies, large financial institutions, and global technology companies. We are an established, entrepreneurial, and consistently successful company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro. Powerex’s financial success directly benefits the citizens of British Columbia as Powerex’s income helps lower BC Hydro’s electricity rates.

Fast paced, dynamic, and empowering are words that describe a career with Powerex. We pride ourselves on having a supportive and fun culture, and a strong commitment to the development and wellbeing of our employees. With an average tenure of 15+ years on our trade floor, Powerex stands out as an employer of choice in Vancouver. Ask any Powerex employee what they love about their job, and their first comment will likely be “the people I work with every day.”

At Powerex we believe that a diverse team is a strong team, and our dedication to equity and inclusion is intertwined with our performance-based culture. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds fuel innovation and drive superior performance.

Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.