Business Intelligence Analyst

Job summary

The analyst will design and develop analytical data products and services to support data strategy initiatives and evidence-based decision-making. Key tasks include creating dashboards, performing data quality audits, and integrating quantitative and qualitative data for business insights.

Job details

Focus Systems is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to support our client's Data Strategy & Various Data Projects initiatives. If you have strong experience in data analysis, data modelling, business intelligence, data visualization, data quality, and developing analytical data products—this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to data-driven initiatives and support evidence-based decision-making. Key Details • Location: Primarily remote within Canada, with the possibility of up to 15% onsite meetings • Work Location Requirement: All work must be performed from within Canada due to network and data security requirements • Hours: 08:15 – 16:30 Alberta time, Monday - Friday • Contract: Oct 2026 - Apr 2027 (7 months) Role Overview The Business Intelligence Analyst will support the design and development of analytical data products and services that enable better use of data assets and support broader data strategy initiatives. Working within a team, the successful candidate will contribute to high-quality data analysis, data modelling, data visualization, and evidence development for use across various stakeholder groups. The role may involve data analysis, data modelling, statistical analysis, data governance, data science, data quality, advising, business analysis, and data product design and delivery. Key Responsibilities • Deliver business intelligence capabilities to support internal and external client needs • Develop data products using various data sets • Analyze data and prepare results • Gather and document client requirements • Design and develop data products • Capture business and technical metadata for data products • Perform data analysis, data quality audits/reviews, statistical analysis, and data mining • Develop and share data models and products • Develop baseline and ongoing outcomes, key results, metrics, and other indicators • Provide insights to support decision-making and strategic business planning • Integrate quantitative and qualitative data to create business insights • Design and create dashboards and custom reporting using various data sources and inputs • Escalate issues and risks as appropriate • Work effectively within a multi-vendor/staff environment Required Skills & Experience Candidates should demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of working experience relevant to the following areas: • Business intelligence and development of analytical data products • Data analysis and preparation of analytical results • Data modelling • Data visualization, dashboards, and custom reporting • Data quality audits and reviews • Statistical analysis and data mining • Gathering and documenting client requirements • Capturing business and technical metadata • Developing outcomes, key results, metrics, and other indicators • Integrating quantitative and qualitative data to generate business insights • Supporting evidence-based decision-making and strategic business planning • Working collaboratively within team and multi-vendor/staff environments Preferred Experience & Assets Experience across multiple areas of the following would be considered valuable: • Data governance • Data science • Business analysis • Data product design and delivery • Advising clients and stakeholders on data-related initiatives Application Deadline Please complete your initial application by Sep 17, 2026. Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.

What you’ll do

The analyst will design and develop analytical data products and services to support data strategy initiatives and evidence-based decision-making. Key tasks include creating dashboards, performing data quality audits, and integrating quantitative and qualitative data for business insights.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data modelling, and data visualization. Proficiency in gathering client requirements and developing metrics to support strategic planning is required.

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Strategic business planning · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Data Modelling
• Data Visualization
• Data Quality
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Mining
• Requirement Gathering
• Metadata Management
• KPI Development
• Dashboard Design
• Strategic Business Planning
• Data Governance
• Data Science
• Business Analysis
• Data Product Design

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector
• Software