Business Systems Analyst II - Blood Management Solutions

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. 

Job posting ID: 9213

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-02

Classification: ITB
Salary/Rate of pay: $86,400 - $101,700

Application deadline: 2026-10-04 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.


• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Business Systems Analyst II to join our dynamic Blood Management Solutions team in our Digital Solutions and Technology division.

The Blood Management Solutions team operates in a fast-paced and engaging environment, providing strategic business analysis, process development, and technology solutions to address the national needs of Canadian Blood Services.

In this role, you will support the business-critical software solutions and technologies used to manage blood and blood products. You will work closely with business, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to support requirements and design for enterprise blood management solutions, such as ePROGESA, contribute to the software lifecycle, and help ensure our solutions continue to meet business and operational needs. You will also support the management of donor and customer information that is essential to our operations.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your skills and experience as a business systems analyst, you will engage with key business stakeholders to discuss and evaluate proposed changes, conduct analysis, and gather requirements.


• Leveraging your knowledge and expertise in blood management processes and solutions, you will perform the design, development, and configuration of strategic business enhancements and changes to blood management systems.


• Employing your expertise in software testing and technical writing, you will perform system validation and develop documentation to support system design, development, and change execution.


• Acting as a representative for the Blood Management Solutions team, you will work with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs personnel to effectively communicate changes and impacts to regulated blood management solutions and ensure continued regulatory compliance.


• Using your expertise in systems lifecycle management, you will participate in project management and software release planning activities to support the timely delivery of effective changes that meet business needs.


• Leveraging your communication and engagement skills, you will serve as a contact for IT stakeholders and software vendors to coordinate technical enhancements, software fixes, maintenance, and overall system lifecycle management activities.

Desired education and skills

• Post secondary level education in a relevant discipline (preferably Science, Business, or Healthcare Administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Business Systems Analyst.


• 5 or more years of experience in a role involving business analysis, process development, and software life-cycle management.


• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business end-users.


• Deep understanding of requirements gathering functional design, solution development, testing and validation within a regulated environment.


• Experience working in a biologics manufacturing, healthcare or laboratory environment is a significant asset.


• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering high-quality functional initiatives under defined timelines.

What we offer you 

• 4 weeks’ vacation. 


• Annual performance award of up to 6%. 


• Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. 


• Defined benefit pension plan. 


• Employee discounts, wellness programs, and professional development resources. 

What you can expect 

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. 


• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.  


• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, twice quarterly for in-person team meetings when required. 

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list. 

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