Business Analyst /Data Analyst

Ian Martin Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is hiring a Business Analyst / Data Analyst in Burnaby, BC to support portfolio reporting, data analysis, and exec-level decision-making. The role focuses on turning complex datasets into impactful insights using Power BI and Excel, coordinating reporting cycles and delivering timely reports.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical capabilities, experience in KPI development, stakeholder engagement, and a proven ability to translate business needs into practical analytics

Qualifications

• Advanced Power BI and Excel skills, handling large datasets and building dashboards.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into analytics solutions.
• Coordinating reporting cycles and delivering executive reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-volume datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel.
• Translate business needs into clear data and analytics requirements.
• Coordinate reporting cycles and governance for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to implement reporting solutions.
• Maintain KPI reporting, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
• Support senior leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reporting materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Business Analyst /Data Analyst

• Pay Rate: $54.67/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 52 weeks
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia (Edmonds Office)
• Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week

Raise is currently hiring a Business Analyst /Data Analyst on behalf of our client. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business and analytics professional to support portfolio reporting, data analysis, business decision-making, and process improvement within a large and complex organization. Our client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

We are currently hiring a Business Analyst /Data Analyst to provide full-time support to a portfolio reporting team.

The successful candidate will analyze complex and high-volume datasets, develop reporting and visualization solutions, coordinate reporting cycles, translate business requirements into practical analytics solutions, and support senior leadership decision-making.

This role requires a highly capable professional who can work independently, navigate complex and ambiguous business problems, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and deliver accurate and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Power BI and Excel, business analysis, reporting coordination, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex, high-volume datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and actionable business insights.
• Develop data models, dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI, Excel, and other analytics tools.
• Synthesize complex information into clear insights and compelling visual stories for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze, and translate business needs into clear data, reporting, and analytics requirements.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to develop practical and effective reporting solutions.
• Analyze existing reporting and business processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and root causes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen reporting outcomes and business processes.
• Coordinate reporting packages and recurring reporting cycles.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs, analysis, QA/QC activities, and reviews to ensure accurate and timely reporting deliverables.
• Support internal and external reporting commitments by ensuring information is complete, accurate, and delivered within established timelines.
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting packages.
• Build effective relationships with project teams, business SMEs, Technology teams, and other stakeholders.
• Gather requirements, clarify priorities, resolve reporting issues, and drive outcomes.
• Facilitate discussions between business and technical stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are clearly understood.
• Apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to complex and ambiguous business problems.
• Proactively identify challenges, risks, and opportunities and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support senior leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reporting materials for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure data quality, reporting accuracy, and adherence to QA/QC practices.
• Support reporting governance, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Adapt reporting solutions and priorities in response to changing business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of strategic business analysis experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced Power BI and Excel skills, including experience analyzing large and complex datasets and developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into reporting and analytics solutions.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating reporting cycles and delivering accurate and timely executive reporting packages.
• Experience with KPI development, scorecards, performance reporting, and executive presentations.
• Strong process improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong understanding of reporting governance, data quality management, and QA/QC practices.
• Ability to translate business insights into strategic and actionable recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of business drivers, risk considerations, and trade-off processes.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Nice to Have:
• Experience with Tableau, SQL, and other advanced analytics or reporting tools.
• Portfolio, PMO, project, or performance reporting experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience within the utility, infrastructure, public sector, or another regulated industry.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business transformation, business process improvement, risk management, or policy advisory initiatives.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid position based at the Edmonds Office in Burnaby, BC.
• Candidates must be available to work onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.
• Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
• Full-time schedule: 5 days per week / 7.5 hours per day.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/