Analyst, Centre of Excellence

Supply Ontario; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Ontario is seeking a Centre of Excellence (CoE) Analyst who will support the CoE team in achieving organizational priorities and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, strong analytical skills, and substantial experience in data analysis and stakeholder management. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements while contributing to critical projects and initiatives within a diverse and collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Defined benefit pension plan

Benefits

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience in public sector or management consulting is an asset.
• Professional certification in Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across divisions to support CoE initiatives aligned with strategy.
• Conduct research and quantitative analysis to inform recommendations.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate insights and track progress.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Competition Number: 2025-018

Functional Area: Strategy, Programs & Partnerships

Location: 200 Front Street W, Toronto Ontario

Job Term: Permanent full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Bargaining Unit: AMAPCEO

Job Code: AMAPCEO 5

Salary Range: $76,231- $109,842 per year

Posting Status: Open

Posting Date: June 9, 2025

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Analyst is responsible for providing support to activities facilitated by the CoE team to ensure fulfillment of Supply Ontario’s (SOs) priorities and business objectives.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating across Supply Ontario divisions to support CoE initiatives and projects aligned with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of robust processes, frameworks, and methodologies that improve user experiences and drive continuous improvement.
• Conducting research and analysis and gathering qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, assess opportunities, and inform recommendations.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement through workshops, causal analysis, and brainstorming sessions to co-design solutions and support change initiatives.
• Developing reports, dashboards, and documentation to communicate insights, track progress, and maintain best practices and knowledge within the CoE.
• Supporting change management efforts, including readiness assessments, risk mitigation planning, and sustainable implementation strategies.
• Upholding Supply Ontario’s customer service standards, contributing to customer success and business improvement initiatives.
• Writing reports, briefing papers or presentation materials based on analysis of problems or opportunities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of least 4-6 years of relevant experience in facilitating problem solving with data analysis, defining opportunities, facilitating, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and standardizing process.
• Experience in public sector, or management consulting or start-up is an asset.
• Professional certification in Lean/Six Sigma or any equivalent certification is an asset.
• Working knowledge of lean, continuous improvement, change management and project management.
• Knowledge of procurement and/or supply chain management is an asset.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability build partnerships with internal stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to review, assess, and summarize information from multiple sources to incorporate into analysis and reports.
• A self-starter and a continuous learner, along with ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment.
• Consultation and collaboration skills to work with project teams in achieving deliverables in alignment with program objectives, organizational mandates, and strategies.
• Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational functions and levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Project, Visio), Power BI and other internal applications, as required.

Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.

The selected candidate will be required to reside and work in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates are required to provide references and complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement; at the time of posting, this position would require in-office presence 3 days per week, based on current operational requirements.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply by June 23, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.

At Supply Ontario, we recognize and value the exceptional skills, dedication, and diverse perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We strongly encourage veterans to apply to join our team.

We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) [e-mail].

If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.