Business Analyst, Data & Business Intelligence

GIRO; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine and mental health support

Job summary

GIRO is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst specialized in data and BI to drive data governance, analytics strategy, and the evolution of BI at GIRO. You will help structure data practices, support KPI development, and enable AI-enabled insights across projects.

Based in Montreal with flexible hours, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and promote data-driven decision making while ensuring governance and high-quality data assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 8 to 15 years of experience in business analysis and/or business intelligence.
• Experience with data, BI, analytics, or data governance initiatives.
• Strong ability to clarify mandates with sponsors and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand, analyze, and clarify business needs related to data, performance indicators, and BI.
• Conduct process analyses, create process maps, and identify opportunities to optimize data utilization.
• Translate business needs into requirements for analytics and BI solutions.
• Participate in data governance, promote best practices, and support KPI definition and dashboard management.
• Collaborate with teams to evolve BI practices and leverage data and AI.”

Skills

BI

Data governance

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder management

Data platforms

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

French & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

GIRO IS YOUR WAY FORWARD

At GIRO, our mission is clear: Improving quality of life around the world through software and services that increase the efficiency of public transport and postal delivery.

Joining us means contributing to projects and initiatives that makes a real difference to millions of people. Every line of code, every idea, every action, advances our impact around the world. Join us and let's lead the way forward, together.

Why choose GIRO?

• Join a Quebec software company that is an international leader
• Advance your career in a collaborative work environment where expertise and commitment are the driving force behind every project
• Stability based on long-lasting client relationships and our long-term vision

AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH

Here, we focus on an inclusive and positive environment.

We offer a range of benefits, including

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Corporate Effectiveness team, you will act as a Business Analyst in a context focused on data value creation, the evolution of business intelligence, and the deployment of artificial intelligence.

You will contribute to structuring and advancing practices related to the use of data, metrics, and business intelligence at GIRO. You will support teams in defining their needs while contributing to corporate data governance, the enhancement of BI practices, and the evolution of our data ecosystem.

Business Analysis and Stakeholder Support

• Understand, analyze, and clarify business needs related to data, performance indicators, and business intelligence.
• Conduct process analyses, create process maps, and identify improvement opportunities to optimize data utilization.
• Assess available data, identify gaps, and translate business needs into requirements for the development of analytics and business intelligence solutions.

Data Governance and Business Intelligence

• Participate in the implementation and continuous evolution of data governance practices.
• Assess current practices and recommend the mechanisms, standards, and tools required to operationalize data governance.
• Define, document, and promote best practices related to the use and governance of business intelligence solutions.
• Support the definition and evolution of organizational performance indicators.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the management, accessibility, and use of the corporate dashboard portfolio.

Transformation and Practice Evolution

• Collaborate with various teams to anticipate the impact of transformation initiatives on data, metrics, and organizational performance.
• Influence and support stakeholders in adopting new data and business intelligence practices.
• Contribute to the evolution of BI practices and to strategic thinking around the use of data and artificial intelligence at GIRO.

THE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A KEY MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 8 to 15 years of experience, primarily in business analysis and/or business intelligence.
• Significant experience with initiatives related to data, business intelligence, analytics, or data governance.
• Experience in requirements analysis, stakeholder management, and the delivery of strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of concepts related to data platforms, data lakes, and modern BI environments.
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies is a strong asset.
• Experience working on digital transformation initiatives or enterprise solution implementations.
• CBAP certification is an asset.
• Excellent ability to clarify mandates in collaboration with initiative sponsors, analyze complex issues, and align stakeholders around practical solutions.
• Strong influencing leadership, autonomy, proactivity, and a highly collaborative mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English (to interact with English-speaking internal and/or external clients).

WHAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

We are looking for someone who combines the rigor of a business analyst with the curiosity of a data expert. Someone who can understand the challenges behind a request, question assumptions, propose innovative approaches, and support GIRO in its transition toward a more data-driven and AI-enabled organization.

You will join a team of three business analysts who value knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mutual support. This environment enables everyone to contribute to a variety of initiatives and make an impact beyond their primary area of responsibility.

READY TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US?

_ Employment Conditions _

In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions - whether permanent, fixed-term, or internship - are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO's established procedures.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date.

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