Careers

IT Business Analyst (BA)

12-month Contract Position

Full-time, 35 Hours/Week

Hybrid (minimum two-days per week onsite)

About NSCN:

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is the safeguard that ensures the public that all nurses in Nova Scotia have the education and skills they need to care for people safely, competently, ethically, and compassionately. The public trusts us to regulate the nursing profession in the public’s interest and our staff are empowered to ensure public protection is our top priority. As an organization built on trust, we offer a supportive, professional and collaborative workplace for you to learn and lead. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures we inspire excellence both publicly and within our organization. We are looking for an individual who will settle for nothing less than excellence in their role. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support the IT team across operations and major initiatives. The ITBA will play a key role in translating key business goals/ objectives into functional and technical requirements for the onboarding of new, and maintenance of existing, technology assets. This person will play a key role in collaborating with the PMO (project management office), as well as other internal teams and vendors,  to ensure all technical requirements are met within any initiative where IT is involved.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT colleagues to translate and document business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Ensuring all functional and technical requirements documented are appropriately actioned.
• Create and maintain key technology artifacts such as process maps, diagrams, flow charts.
• Make IT recommendations anchored on data-informed decision making.
• Participate in all system testing activities, from generating a test planning guide to conducting user-acceptance testing (UAT)requirements.
• Support in training staff members on how to use new/ enhanced IT solutions.
• Be an active contributor to IT governance best practices. 

About You:

You are considered an IT problem solver, being able to clearly explain the business applicability  of complex technical solutions.  You have practical experience across various  IT systems, databases, coding languages, and data visualization software. 

You are skilled at mapping “As-Is” and “To-Be” processes and translating business needs into clear documentation, including Business Requirement Documents, User Stories, and Functional Specifications. You are proficient in activity tracking and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office 365 applications/tools.  

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a related filed (e.g. Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce) or demonstrated equivalent job experience.
• Minimum 2 years practical experience in positions conducting the above job requirements. 

Compensation and benefits

• We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including excellent vacation, paid sick leave, flex time, hybrid work options; cost shared pension, medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
• NSCN prides itself on being a positive, collaborative work environment.

Visit us at www.nscn.ca to learn more about the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we invite you to apply with your cover letter and resume via email to: hr@nscn.ca.

Applications will be received until 4:00 pm (ADT) on Friday, January 9, 2026. We thank all applicants however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NSCN is proud to be an inclusive employer that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to equitable hiring practices and to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Qualified individuals from underrepresented groups who would contribute to the diversity and shared vision of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@nscn.ca