Business Analyst

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% child care discount for full-time employees

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

RRSP with company match

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care in Toronto is seeking a Business Analyst, Data & Insights. You will turn complex data into actionable insights using Power BI, assisting various teams in analyzing trends and streamlining decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of analytics experience and strong technical skills in Power BI. Competitive compensation includes a salary of $85,000 - $105,000 and attractive perks such as a child care discount for employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics-focused role in medium to large organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI for dashboard creation and data modeling.
• Strong attention to detail and effective business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards for strategic decision-making.
• Translate business needs into reporting solutions and data visualizations.
• Analyze data to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Develop scalable, automated reporting solutions and governance practices.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Reporting automation

Excel

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

SQL

ERP systems

Power Automate

Job description

Business Analyst, Data & Insights (Power BI)

Location: Etobicoke Corporate Office (Hybrid - In office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 Annually with additional Bonus

Job Type: Full Time, Salary

At BrightPath Kids, part of the Busy Bees global family, we operate 250+ childcare centers across the United States and Canada. We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in safe, nurturing environments. Data plays a critical role in helping us make informed decisions, improve operational performance, and support strategic growth. Our corporate team partners across the business to transform data into meaningful insights that drive action and improve outcomes.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Business Analyst, Data & Insights, you will be a key member of the team responsible for turning complex operational and business data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, reporting, and dashboard development. This role will focus heavily on Power BI development, business intelligence, data visualization, and performance reporting, helping leaders across the organization make data‑driven decisions.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams—including Operations, HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Leadership—to identify business needs, analyze trends, automate reporting, and create scalable dashboards that provide visibility into key organizational metrics. This role requires strong analytical thinking, technical expertise in Power BI, and the ability to translate data into compelling business recommendations.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models to support operational, financial, workforce, and strategic decision‑making
• Translate business requirements into meaningful reporting solutions and data visualizations that improve visibility into organizational performance
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business insights
• Develop and maintain automated reporting solutions, reducing manual processes and improving reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to define KPIs, performance metrics, and dashboard requirements
• Create scalable reporting structures and governance practices to ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability
• Perform data analysis, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and ad‑hoc reporting to support strategic initiatives and operational priorities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve reporting infrastructure and optimize business processes through automation and analytics
• Support executive leadership through the development of presentation‑ready dashboards, reporting packages, and actionable insights
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data accessibility through Power Automate, reporting automation, and system integration
• Assist in strategic projects and special analyses as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, FP&A, or similar analytics‑focused role within a medium to large organization
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including:
• Dashboard creation and visualization best practices
• Data modeling and relationships
• DAX formulas and calculated measures
• Power Query / data transformation
• Strong experience with data analysis, reporting automation, and dashboard development
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience integrating data from multiple systems and sources to create unified reporting solutions
• Strong business acumen with the ability to convert data into clear business recommendations and operational insights
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, NetSuite, ADP, SharePoint, SQL, or similar platforms)
• Experience with Power Automate, SQL, VBA/macros, or data automation tools considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing executive dashboards and KPI reporting
• Exposure to HR, recruiting, operational, or workforce analytics
• Experience in a multi‑site or multi‑unit business environment preferred
• Knowledge of data governance and reporting best practices

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full‑time employees & 10% to Part‑time employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We support your long‑term career goals through professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Full‑time staff are eligible to participate in an RRSP with company match
• Full‑time staff receive Holiday, PTO, and Sick leave
• Full‑time staff are offered health, dental, vision, and life insurance

We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full‑time employees & 10% to Part‑time employees. We support your long‑term career goals through professional development and tuition reimbursement. Full‑time staff are eligible to participate in an RRSP with company match. Full‑time staff receive Holiday, PTO, and Sick leave. Full‑time staff are offered health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

If you are passionate about turning data into actionable insights, building impactful dashboards, and helping business leaders make smarter decisions, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.