Business Analyst, New Grad

Lafarge Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to join their Calgary Asphalt division. This exciting role is tailored for recent graduates eager to contribute to operational and administrative support, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision. You'll engage in tasks ranging from data entry in SAP to conducting quality assurance inspections, all while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment, gaining invaluable experience in the construction sector. If you're ready to make a difference and build a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible health & dental benefits

Generous pension plan

Support for mental health and well-being

Recognition awards and discounts

Access to learning platforms

Career development opportunities

Support for new parents

Inclusive work environment

Company-provided personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or Engineering.
• Prior experience in asphalt or construction industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Calgary Asphalt division’s business growth.
• Conduct data entry tasks in SAP and assist in developing strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Diploma in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Business Analyst, New Grad

Requisition ID: 11696

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7H7

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: <10%

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About The Role

The Business Analyst (New Grad) is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Calgary Asphalt division’s business growth and development. The Business Analyst will serve as a role model in safety, environmental stewardship, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position offers development opportunities to gain experience within our Asphalt business and build a long-term career at Lafarge.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Create and maintain process and system documentation.
• Conduct data entry tasks such as production entries in SAP.
• Assist in developing strategies and objectives for sales, pricing, and profitability.
• Carry out plant and site inspections for quality assurance.
• Assist area management in planning, coordinating, and supervising production activities.
• Coordinate with sales, operation managers, quality control personnel, and other teams on project details, information handling, problem resolution, and reporting.
• Problem solve issues that arise in production facilities and on job sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
• Maintain knowledge on technology, features, and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
• Promote a culture of safety and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or diploma.

Field of Study: Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

Work Experience: Prior experience in asphalt or construction industry is an asset.

Technical Skills: SAP, Google Suite, Excel.

Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop and promote new ideas in a team environment.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to lead projects independently and collaboratively.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible health & dental benefits.
• Generous pension plan and financial planning programs.
• Support for mental health and well-being.
• Recognition awards and discounts.
• Access to learning platforms and career development opportunities.
• Support for new parents and an inclusive work environment.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment where applicable.

This opportunity is part of Lafarge’s New Graduate Development Path (NGDP), a two-year program fostering learning, community, and career growth.

Note: Pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal record check may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, you can shape a career that aligns with your passions, embrace diverse perspectives, and build skills and connections to excel. We believe that a thriving, collaborative culture is essential to building a better world.