Business Analyst

GFT; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm in Toronto is seeking an entry-level Transportation Analyst. You will drive the analysis of transportation infrastructure projects, evaluate client businesses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields. This role offers a hybrid work opportunity along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work

Comprehensive insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel data modeling.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client businesses using qualitative and quantitative information.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of transportation infrastructure.
• Coordinate with team members from different offices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Civil Engineering, Planning, or Transportation Planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

ArcGIS

Job description

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What You Will Do

GFT is looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our Business and Technology Solutions team as a Transportation Analyst in our Toronto, ON office.

You’ll bring strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with a desire to grow in areas such as infrastructure performance, capital planning and prioritization, maintenance management, or asset management for transportation infrastructure. This role offers the chance to build technical expertise while working alongside innovative clients and colleagues in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You’ll apply problem solving and analytical skills to help deliver forward-thinking solutions to Gannett Fleming clients.

Working on the roadway team at GFT

offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

Successful candidates will have strong critical thinking skills, superior communication skills and the desire to expand and learn in areas that include infrastructure performance, capital planning and prioritization, maintenance management, or asset management for transportation infrastructure. This is an opportunity to develop your technical knowledge in collaboration with forward-thinking clients and colleagues as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

In a highly collaborative environment, you will combine problem solving and analytical skills with innovation as part of a high-performing team to deliver excellence to our clients.

Responsibilities include :

• Evaluate client businesses using qualitative and quantitative information
• Conduct quantitative analysis of the performance of transportation infrastructure, transportation service providers, and the transit industry
• Analyze operational, asset, and performance data using Microsoft Excel and other analytics tools as required
• Coordinate with team members from different offices to support project work
• Support and coordinate fieldwork (data collection, facility inspection, developing work plans, liaising with clients)
• Support client data modeling and planning needs through financial planning and modeling
• Perform QA / QC work of collected or computed data / models
• Support preparation of client deliverables including reports and presentations

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Civil Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or Transportation Planning

1-2 years of work experience

Experience with Microsoft Excel data modelling

Interest in data analysis in transportation and transit industries

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of transportation planning requirements and practices

Knowledge of financial modeling practices

Master’s Degree in relevant fields

Experience with MS Access, ArcGIS, or enterprise asset management software (e.g., Maximo, Infor, AssetWorks)

Experience with large datasets

Additional Information

The salary range depends on experience and location. Benefits include hybrid work, comprehensive insurance, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and incentive compensation.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Location : Toronto, Ontario. Core hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM. Employment : Full-Time. Salary depends on experience. Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required. No relocation assistance provided. Local candidates preferred.

Job Details

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industries : Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Architecture and Planning

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