Job Description

IT Analyst

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about information technology and looking to contribute to the evolution of strategic solutions in group insurance? As an IT Analyst, you will play a key role in the analysis, support, validation, and delivery of technology solutions that help achieve business objectives and support the transformation of our systems.

In our environment, IT Analysts also contribute to quality assurance activities. They participate in test strategy development, the preparation and execution of validation scenarios, and the analysis of test results to ensure solutions adequately meet business needs.

You will join a multidisciplinary team that contributes to the modernization and continuous improvement of a complex application environment while ensuring the quality, robustness, and sustainability of our solutions.

What You’ll Accomplish with Us

As an IT Analyst, you will be at the heart of our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the analysis of business needs and the definition of technology solutions tailored to group insurance challenges.
• Contribute to the understanding, documentation, and validation of business processes as well as functional and technical solutions.
• Analyze legacy systems, particularly IBM i environments, to support the evolution and integration of solutions.
• Understand batch processing, data flows, and application integrations required for the effective operation of solutions.
• Perform code reviews and analysis to support investigation, design, and system enhancement activities.
• Write and execute SQL queries and various scripts required for analyses and validations.
• Actively participate in quality assurance activities, including defining test strategies, preparing test scenarios, executing functional and regression tests, and documenting results and defects.
• Collaborate closely with business partners, development teams, quality assurance teams, and other IT stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to the quality, traceability, and maintainability of deliverables throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in modernization initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and knowledge sustainability within the team.
• Provide production support and contribute to maintaining application availability on a daily basis.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration (IT profile), or another relevant field.
• Has a minimum of five to ten years of relevant experience in IBM i environments.
• Uses artificial intelligence tools proactively, responsibly, and effectively to optimize work, improve deliverable quality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of team practices and processes.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of batch processing and legacy systems.
• Has experience delivering IT projects, performing functional or technical analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Is recognized for the ability to analyze business needs, document solutions, and contribute to the quality of deliverables.
• Has a solid understanding of quality assurance practices, test case design, and the execution of functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Stands out for autonomy, rigor, curiosity, and strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Has knowledge of the group insurance industry.
• Possesses a good understanding of IT delivery practices and tools, including change management and deliverable documentation.
• Has strong knowledge of SQL databases and script execution.
• Is familiar with modern software development approaches, including Agile, MVP, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), REST, and SOAP.
• Shows a strong interest in modernization, continuous improvement, and knowledge sustainability.
• Knowledge of the group insurance sector is considered a significant asset.
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to communicate, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to English-speaking business partners and users on a monthly basis.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• A workplace where learning and development blend with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where you can fully express and develop your potential.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance, a competitive pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine services, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and more.

Apply Now and Take Charge of Your Career—Where Your Talent Truly Matters!

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iA Financial Group

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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