CAREER:
Age: 52
Occupation:
Business Analyst
Company:
Canaccord Capital
Length at position:
I have been with them for three years.
Hours worked per week: I work 40 to 45 hours a week.
Salary range: $45,000 for a junior position. Contract work pays much higher.
Potential: $90,000 for a senior position, excluding bonuses.
Best part of job:
I definitely like the creative process that business analysts have to work with because I get to design solutions to improve the business process which would increase productivity.
I still keep in touch with the accountant world without dealing with the day-to-day aspects, like monthly reports and data entry. I would much rather have variety and flexibility in my work, therefore this job suits me well.
I also enjoy working with IT people because they are an interesting group to work with. They are an intelligent bunch and are always up to date with the latest technology ,therefore others can learn a lot from them.

EDUCATION:
Degree(s
Computer system technology program at BCIT, Bachelor of Mathemathics.
School: 
BCIT and CMA
Advice:
Keeping up with new knowledge and new skills will change your whole perspective of work and would then make it more fun. I felt rejuvenated from the CMA program because it provided me with new things for me to learn.
It may look like a long process to go through, but I assure you that it would be worth it.

LIFESTYLE:
Favourite recreational activity:
I love to spend time with my family, especially with my new grandson. I also am a fan of baking.

Upcoming vacation plans: 
I plan to visit California to visit my grandson.

In five years, I see myself :
Moving up from being a business analyst to being in project management. I would like to stay in an IT environment with a strong connection to finances.