Business Intelligence Analyst

Job title: Business Intelligence Analyst

Job description: Who We Are

About Institutional Research and Planning:

• We define, collect, analyze, project, maintain, and disseminate institutional data, information and research about all aspects of the university.
• We provide information, options, and assessment to service the planning, decision-making, and performance measurement needs of the university.
• We are responsible for reporting official university data to faculty, staff, students, provincial and federal governments, external institutions and agencies, and the general public.

About the Role

The Business Intelligence Analyst works as a member of the Analyst team and is responsible for providing business intelligence solutions to support strategic decision and policy-making by the university’s senior administration. The Business Intelligence Analyst assists in the development, updating, and management of data and information in the Office of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) databases, with a particular focus on web-based interactive data reporting and analyses. The position also extracts data and information from other internal and external sources to prepare ad hoc and recurring reports and assessments. As a member of the Analyst team, the position contributes to the design and development of information systems and the identification of the university’s future information needs. The Business Intelligence Analyst researches, compiles information, conducts analyses, and prepares reports on a variety of issues for internal uses and also for dissemination to external agencies. The Business Intelligence Analyst responds to internal and external requests for information, data analysis and to institutional surveys from ranking and other external agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Quantitative Science, Big Data, Computer Information Systems, or Business Administration with MIS focus, and three years of related experience including experience in development of Business Intelligence dashboards and portals, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of BI software such as Tableau, Power BI, WebFocus, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of programming languages, query languages and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Python).
• Working knowledge of ETL (extract transform and load) process and software (e.g., Microsoft SSIS).
• Working knowledge of data structures and data relationships of systems and specifically the ability to use query tools to quickly obtain accurate and relevant information.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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