Institutional Research and Planning Junior Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’s Institutional Research & Planning is seeking a regular, full time (1.0 FTE**) Institutional Research and Planning Junior Analyst**. This position supports assigned research and projects for institutional research and planning. Assists the team in collaborating with stakeholders both internal to BCIT and external agencies and organization on variety of data and information requests. Assists in developing, compiling and coordinating consultation documents, executive summaries or briefing notes for senior leader recommendation. Conducts other duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**
Works with the team on assigned research and projects by:
- conducting qualitative and quantitative research for assigned projects and enrolment planning and forecasting reporting using descriptive and inferential statistics;
- contributing to development of complex databases required for enrolment planning and forecasting, enrolment management and institutional research reporting;
- supporting the preparation of written reports, presenting findings and making recommendations to institutional research and planning management team;
- assisting in conducting preliminary data gathering in designing, researching, validating and reviewing pilot projects related to institutional research and planning analytics, dashboards and key performance indicators;
- analyzing and providing findings using various business intelligence software;
- supporting in timely delivery of projects as they pertain to strategic initiatives across all levels of BCIT; utilizes a variety of software tools and applications for research, analysis, and presentation purposes;
- providing support towards data validation to support institutional data integrity; ensuring quality assurance of reporting and analysis prior to sharing with stakeholders;
- completing assigned deliverables towards annual cycle of reviews and reports as assigned.
Supports the team by:
- participating in designing and modeling unified information flows and structures, such as meta data, data warehouse, data marts, slowly changing dimensions, analytical applications;
- assisting in administering, coordinating, auditing, validating of routine surveys, and reporting of survey data;
- developing, revising, and maintaining standard technical documentation as assigned.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on assigned institutional research and enrolment planning by:
- participating in various working groups concerning data integrity, data integration, and standardization including all relevant departments and offices;
- responding to a variety of internal and external data and information requests.
- Supporting the IRP communication plans related to web-based communications, communication schedules, inter-departmental communications and key information dissemination
Undertakes other related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate analytical discipline (such as economics, sociology, management science, engineering, computing or accounting), with specialized courses in statistics and/or research methodology or a completed Diploma in related discipline.
Experience:
- Two years general experience plus two year related experience in a quantitative research field and preferably in a post-secondary environment.
Software Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
- Knowledge of reporting languages and structured query language (SQL)
- Strong knowledge of business intelligence and analytical tools (such as Cognos 10, Tableau, Power BI or Qlikview).
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel, and databases, such as Microsoft Access, included but not limited to experience making mathematical and statistical calculations, pivot tables, graphs, etc.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, statistical software (such as SPSS, R, etc.), and data science (such as Python, etc.), business analytics applications.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively to a culturally and technically diverse audience, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including experience preparing, synthesizing, and writing reports for a wide audience
- Proven ability to produce high quality reports and present statistical and analytical concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):
- Results-oriented with proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and handle changing priorities and deadlines.
Other Skills Abilities:
-
Acute attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy with sound numeric skills including an understanding of inferential statistics and their application to institutional research and planning.
-
Must have an understanding of public post-secondary education and its market environment and structure
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
Salary Grade 7: $59,214 - $64,490 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Administration
Department 2
Institutional Research
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
10/01/2025
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25B597
Competition Open Date
08/30/2025
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.
Institutional Research and Planning Junior Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’s Institutional Research & Planning is seeking a regular, full time (1.0 FTE**) Institutional Research and Planning Junior Analyst**. This position supports assigned research and projects for institutional research and planning. Assists the team in collaborating with stakeholders both internal to BCIT and external agencies and organization on variety of data and information requests. Assists in developing, compiling and coordinating consultation documents, executive summaries or briefing notes for senior leader recommendation. Conducts other duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**
Works with the team on assigned research and projects by:
- conducting qualitative and quantitative research for assigned projects and enrolment planning and forecasting reporting using descriptive and inferential statistics;
- contributing to development of complex databases required for enrolment planning and forecasting, enrolment management and institutional research reporting;
- supporting the preparation of written reports, presenting findings and making recommendations to institutional research and planning management team;
- assisting in conducting preliminary data gathering in designing, researching, validating and reviewing pilot projects related to institutional research and planning analytics, dashboards and key performance indicators;
- analyzing and providing findings using various business intelligence software;
- supporting in timely delivery of projects as they pertain to strategic initiatives across all levels of BCIT; utilizes a variety of software tools and applications for research, analysis, and presentation purposes;
- providing support towards data validation to support institutional data integrity; ensuring quality assurance of reporting and analysis prior to sharing with stakeholders;
- completing assigned deliverables towards annual cycle of reviews and reports as assigned.
Supports the team by:
- participating in designing and modeling unified information flows and structures, such as meta data, data warehouse, data marts, slowly changing dimensions, analytical applications;
- assisting in administering, coordinating, auditing, validating of routine surveys, and reporting of survey data;
- developing, revising, and maintaining standard technical documentation as assigned.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on assigned institutional research and enrolment planning by:
- participating in various working groups concerning data integrity, data integration, and standardization including all relevant departments and offices;
- responding to a variety of internal and external data and information requests.
- Supporting the IRP communication plans related to web-based communications, communication schedules, inter-departmental communications and key information dissemination
Undertakes other related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate analytical discipline (such as economics, sociology, management science, engineering, computing or accounting), with specialized courses in statistics and/or research methodology or a completed Diploma in related discipline.
Experience:
- Two years general experience plus two year related experience in a quantitative research field and preferably in a post-secondary environment.
Software Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
- Knowledge of reporting languages and structured query language (SQL)
- Strong knowledge of business intelligence and analytical tools (such as Cognos 10, Tableau, Power BI or Qlikview).
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel, and databases, such as Microsoft Access, included but not limited to experience making mathematical and statistical calculations, pivot tables, graphs, etc.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, statistical software (such as SPSS, R, etc.), and data science (such as Python, etc.), business analytics applications.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively to a culturally and technically diverse audience, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including experience preparing, synthesizing, and writing reports for a wide audience
- Proven ability to produce high quality reports and present statistical and analytical concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):
- Results-oriented with proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and handle changing priorities and deadlines.
Other Skills Abilities:
-
Acute attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy with sound numeric skills including an understanding of inferential statistics and their application to institutional research and planning.
-
Must have an understanding of public post-secondary education and its market environment and structure
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
Salary Grade 7: $59,214 - $64,490 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Administration
Department 2
Institutional Research
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
10/01/2025
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25B597
Competition Open Date
08/30/2025
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.