RQ09972 - Business Analyst - Senior

Must Have:

Strong analytical skills to translate business objectives into actionable AI strategies.
Experience in preparing executive-level documentation and presentations.
Experience in clarifying AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction for initiatives.
Experience in creating strategic documents such as vision statements, strategic pillars, and executive summaries.
Ability to define measurable KPIs and benefits realization plans for AI initiatives.
Experience in designing AI-related business processes, including intake workflows and prioritization frameworks.
Ability to establish criteria for evaluating and ranking AI use cases.
Strong data literacy to define data requirements, assess quality, and ensure privacy compliance.
Experience in creating feedback loop processes to accelerate decision-making.
Strong communication and facilitation skills for executive workshops and stakeholder alignment.
Understanding of AI-related policy, governance, and compliance requirements, with ability to recommend updates.

Start Date

2025-12-01

End Date

2026-03-31

Office Location

5775 Yonge St

Children, Youth & Social Services Cluster

# Business Days

71.00

Max Extension Term(s)

1 Time

CYSSC-26-0031 - Business Analyst Senior x1

CYSSC is seeking an experienced AI Business Analyst Consultant to support the development and execution of our AI acceleration strategy. This role will focus on clarifying the strategic direction of AI initiatives, establishing prioritization frameworks, and ensuring organizational readiness for adoption. The consultant will collaborate with technical teams, architects, and leadership to align business needs with AI implementation plans, while driving stakeholder engagement and change management.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AI strategy analysis, business process design, and organizational change enablement.

Responsibilities

Define and articulate the AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction through clear documentation such as vision statements, strategic pillars, and executive summaries.
Develop measurable KPIs and benefits realization plans to track AI program success.
Create a comprehensive communication and engagement plan to ensure stakeholder awareness and alignment with AI objectives.
Design and implement AI use case intake and prioritization frameworks, including criteria for evaluating and ranking projects.
Establish a shortened feedback loop process to accelerate decision-making for AI initiatives.
Conduct organizational readiness assessments and produce actionable reports to prepare for AI adoption.
Map as-is and to-be business processes, embedding AI touchpoints and ensuring compliance with governance standards.
Collaborate with technical teams and architects to translate business and data requirements into specifications for AI solutions.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and change management plans to drive adoption and minimize resistance.
Provide recommendations for policy and process updates to align with AI strategy and responsible AI principles.
Prepare clear, concise executive-level presentations and documentation to communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes.

AI Strategy & Business Alignment – 40%

Strong analytical skills to translate business objectives into actionable AI strategies.
Experience in preparing executive-level documentation and presentations.
Experience in clarifying AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction for initiatives.
Experience in creating strategic documents such as vision statements, strategic pillars, and executive summaries.
Ability to define measurable KPIs and benefits realization plans for AI initiatives.

AI Process Design & Prioritization – 35%

Experience in designing AI-related business processes, including intake workflows and prioritization frameworks.
Ability to establish criteria for evaluating and ranking AI use cases.
Strong data literacy to define data requirements, assess quality, and ensure privacy compliance.
Experience in creating feedback loop processes to accelerate decision-making.

Other skills – 25%

Strong communication and facilitation skills for executive workshops and stakeholder alignment.
Understanding of AI-related policy, governance, and compliance requirements, with ability to recommend updates.
Experience in developing stakeholder engagement strategies and readiness assessments.
Ability to create role-based training toolkits and onboarding plans for change champions.
Agile BA delivery experience (user stories, backlog grooming, acceptance criteria for AI features).
Vendor and partnership evaluation support for AI solutions

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-08, 2:00 p.m.

Max submission: 1 (one)

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