Analyst, Canadian Circulation

Mint; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mint in Ottawa is seeking an Analyst, Canadian Circulation to help ensure the coin ecosystem remains resilient and efficient through data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Canadian Circulation, you will analyze key metrics, build forecasts, and develop dashboards while collaborating with IT, finance, procurement, and external partners. A hybrid work arrangement is available with on-site presence in Ottawa three to five days per week.

Qualifications

• University degree or certificate in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related area.
• Combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related business experience such as business analysis, strategic planning, market intelligence, financial analysis.
• Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques, including forecasting, regression analysis, time series analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Experience assessing market trends, risks, and opportunities, and translating insights into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights into key areas via robust data analysis and translate findings for senior leadership.
• Assist in systems development and integrate data across locations for cohesive insights.
• Develop forecasts and dashboards to monitor KPIs and support budgeting processes.
• Engage in modeling, business cases, and cost-benefit analyses aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with IT, finance, risk, procurement, and external vendors; draft contracts as needed.
• Improve internal/external reporting to provide actionable insights beyond raw activity.
• Work in a hybrid Ottawa location, on-site 3–5 days per week as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial analysis

Business writing

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Mint is hiring an Analyst, Canadian Circulation who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Canadian Circulation, the Analyst, Canadian Circulation is responsible to ensuring the Canadian Circulation business is set up for future success. One of the team’s primary objectives is to ensure that people and businesses across Canada have the coins they need for trade and commerce while ensuring that the coin distribution system remains resilient. This role supports the health and sustainability of the coin ecosystem by providing insights and analysis

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide insights into key areas of the business by performing robust data analysis. Provide recommendations and guidance to management and senior leadership to help support sound business decision-making. Use strong business acumen to translate complex ideas into easy to understand concepts.
• Assist in systems development to ensure the business has the correct tools and infrastructure to support future needs. Integrate data from several locations/sources to gain a cohesive and richer understanding of the business.
• Develop forecasts and operational plans used to guide program success. Create dashboards and reports to monitor program key performance indicators (KPIs), identify key trends/risks and determine key areas for continuous improvement. Provide assistance with the corporate planning and budgeting processes.
• Engage in advanced modeling techniques, business case development and cost benefit analysis to ensure programs are aligned with strategic corporate initiatives. Provide sound recommendations based on quantitative/qualitative observations.
• Liaise with multiple program stakeholders (internal/external) including, but not limited to, information technology (IT), purchasing, risk management, finance, legal and external suppliers. Negotiate and assist in drafting contracts with 3rd party vendors.
• Develop and improve existing internal/external reporting to solve business problems and satisfy program stakeholders. Interpret reports and data to provide insights rather than just reporting business activity.
• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site presence at our Ottawa location three to five days per week, depending on meeting requirements and other activities.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site presence at our Ottawa location three to five days per week, depending on meeting requirements and other activities.

This selection process may also qualify you for other positions with similar requirements and qualifications.

Qualifications:

Languages Requirements:

• Proficiency in one official language (English/French) is essential

Education & Designation:

• University degree or certificate in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related area. A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of related business experience such as business analysis, strategic planning, market intelligence, financial analysis, or a related analytical role
• Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques, including forecasting, regression analysis, time series analysis, and predictive modeling
• Experience assessing market trends, risks, and opportunities, and translating insights into strategic recommendations

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MS Office suite of products and advanced knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, data tables, functions)
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as regression analysis, time series and modeling
• Knowledge of data visualization software is an asset (Power BI, Tableau etc.)
• Business writing skills, including the ability to develop executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations
• Strong business and financial acumen, with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting complex information to technical and non-technical audiences

Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully.In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, [e-mail] that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at [e-mail] to make arrangements.

What to Expect:

In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the language, education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc.

Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.