Business Analyst Summer Student

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Canada is seeking a Business Analyst Student to support the Business Insights & Analytics team. The role involves managing customer, sales, and financial data to drive strategic decisions. Responsibilities include data analysis, profitability evaluation, and process improvements using Power BI. Candidates should be currently enrolled in Business Administration, with at least one year completed. This position offers professional development, wellness support, and various student benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Housing allowance

Co-op fee reimbursement

Access to fitness facility

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Volunteer and donation matching program

Qualifications

• Strong interest in accounting, economics, or data science.
• Completed at least one year of post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc project work involving data analysis.
• Analyze branch profitability for improvement opportunities.
• Review logistics expenses and suggest cost-saving strategies.
• Support Power BI initiatives including report automation.
• Assist in maintaining daily reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Ability to work independently

Experience with Power BI

Education

Currently enrolled in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

As a Business Analyst Student, you will support the Business Insights & Analytics team in managing and interpreting customer, sales, and financial data to help drive strategic decisions across Irving Oil. You’ll work on reporting, profitability analysis, and process improvements that contribute to operational efficiency and business growth.

The Business Insights & Analytics team, located at our Crown Street office, focuses on data management and reporting across various business lines. This includes analyzing customer data, sales volumes, margins, and expenses to support daily operations and long-term planning. The team maintains a suite of recurring reports and responds to ad hoc data requests, helping internal stakeholders make informed decisions based on accurate and timely insights.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc project work involving data analysis and business performance evaluation
• Analyze branch profitability to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement
• Review logistics expenses and recommend cost-saving strategies
• Support Power BI initiatives including report automation, mapping, and migration
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing daily reporting tools used across the organization

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Effective communication skills for presenting insights and collaborating with stakeholders
• Attention to detail when working with financial and operational data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team-based projects
• Experience with Power BI is considered an asset

Experience

• Currently enrolled in Business Administration with a strong interest in accounting, economics, or data science
• Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school

What We Offer

• Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events
• Student Benefits – Housing allowance, co‑op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates
• Work Environment – Work in our home office building or our refinery with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Volunteer and Donation Matching Program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.