Business Applications & Analysis Lead

Summary:

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China. Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching every corner of the world.

We take pride in being a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. Specializing in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers.

Responsibilities:

The Business Applications & Analysis Lead is an emerging leader role within the IT team, focused on understanding business needs and helping translate them into practical technology solutions.

This role will work closely with business stakeholders and support core systems such as ERP (SAP S/4HANA), reporting tools, and integrated applications. In addition to hands-on business analysis work, this role will begin to take on team coordination and mentorship responsibilities, with the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership position over time. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who enjoys working with people, is comfortable navigating both business and technology discussions, and is motivated to develop their leadership skills.

Support delivery of changes and enhancements across systems such as SAP S/4HANA and reporting platforms.

Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Oversee all application systems, ensuring stability, performance, and alignment with business needs.

Help ensure solutions meet business needs and are practical and user-friendly.

Provide support during testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

Build strong working relationships with business teams.

Participate in workshops and discussions to clarify requirements and align on priorities.

Act as a point of contact between business users and IT/implementation partners.

Support clear and consistent communication across teams.

Ensure data integrity and seamless workflows across platforms.

Work with tools such as Qlik (or similar) to support reporting and dashboards.

Help ensure systems and workflows support business processes effectively.

Identify opportunities for process optimization and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

3–5+ years of experience in business analysis, applications support, or similar role.

ERP experience; SAP S/4HANA (Nice-to-have).

Hands-on experience with Qlik or other BI tools. (Nice-to-have)

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation, excellence and making an impact in the poultry industry.

Collaborate with a passionate and skilled team to bring groundbreaking products to market.

Enjoy opportunities for career growth, training and development support.

Competitive salary.

Group benefits plan & EFAP wellness program.

Hybrid Schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH - may vary based on project needs).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience. This role is open to candidates based in Ontario, Canada preferably within the Waterloo-Kitchener-Cambridge-Guelph-Brant-Brantford regions. Jamesway is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.