Title: Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-Op Student (8-month contract, January-August 2027)
Overview: The Business Analyst/Application Specialist Co-op supports Commercial Solutions by helping improve business processes, support enterprise applications, and deliver technology solutions. Working with business and technical teams, the student will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution delivery, user adoption, and operational support.
The role also provides exposure to application support, issue investigation, process improvement, and enterprise technology initiatives that drive business outcomes.
What this Role is about
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- Gather and document business requirements.
- Analyze and improve business processes.
- Create process maps, workflows, and functional documentation.
- Support stakeholder interviews and workshops.
- Assist with root cause analysis and solution recommendations.
Product & Technology Delivery
- Participate in discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design activities.
- Support backlog management, prioritization, and project coordination.
- Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams throughout delivery.
Testing & Deployment
- Develop and execute UAT test scenarios.
- Track and validate defects.
- Support deployment readiness, communications, training, and change management activities.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
- Assist with issue triage and investigations.
- Participate in post-implementation reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes and applications.
Data & Integration Projects
- Support application and ERP integration initiatives.
- Assist with data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Help identify data quality and process improvement opportunities.
Documentation & Governance
- Create SOPs, user guides, training materials, and project documentation.
- Support business cases, presentations, executive summaries, and stakeholder reporting.
- Assist with application governance and portfolio assessment activities.
Example Projects
- ERP and commercial application integrations
- Inventory visibility and synchronization initiatives
- Master data governance projects
- Commercial planning and budgeting enhancements
- Application rationalization and process standardization initiatives
Who we are looking for
Education
Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in
Business Technology Management
Management Information Systems
Business Analytics
Business Administration
Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to gather and organize requirements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Interest in technology, enterprise applications, and process improvement
Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience with Power BI, SQL, or data analysis
Exposure to ERP, CRM, or other enterprise applications
Process mapping experience
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
Previous co-op, internship, project, or technology-related experience
Why Join Us?
We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry, with people first. Apply now!
Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.
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At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary
Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:
Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.
Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.
Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.
Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.
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