Strategic Data & Insights Analyst for Municipal Growth

City of Vernon; Canada; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vernon is seeking a Data and Insights Business Analyst to provide strategic analysis, business intelligence, and decision support for Council priorities. The role focuses on evaluating municipal investments, land use initiatives, housing strategies, and partnerships.

Responsibilities include developing financial models, conducting GIS-based analyses, and creating dashboards to track performance and inform governance decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field as specified; five years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in GIS/spatial analysis tools and data visualization platforms.
• Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models, business cases, and feasibility analyses for land and development opportunities.
• Assess funding structures including PPPs, joint ventures, leases and sales.
• Perform GIS-based analyses to guide infrastructure and land use planning.
• Monitor demographics, housing trends, bylaws, and revenue opportunities.
• Create dashboards and KPIs aligned with corporate goals.
• Integrate data across departments and improve data quality and access.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership, Council, and partners.
• Support development and partnership agreements and land transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

GIS/Spatial analysis

Data visualization

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Degree in Data Analytics

Tools

GIS software

BI software

MS Office

Job description

City of Vernon is seeking a Data and Insights Business Analyst to provide strategic analysis, business intelligence, and decision support for Council priorities. The role focuses on evaluating municipal investments, land use initiatives, housing strategies, and partnerships.

Responsibilities include developing financial models, conducting GIS-based analyses, and creating dashboards to track performance and inform governance decisions.