Top Benefits
About the role
R.W. Tomlinson is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Business Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Controller, the successful candidate will support the Environmental & Infrastructure teams. The Business Analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to drive business growth in addition to implementing tools to ensure billing accuracy and profitability. This position plays a vital role in driving process and performance improvement initiatives across the divisions, while supporting our commitment to building trusted customer relationships and upholding the highest operational standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reports to monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement.
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Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
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Ensure data integrity across systems and coach team members on the importance of accurate data in business processes.
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Collaborate with SAP/AI teams to extract, integrate, and visualize data from multiple sources.
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Support the Senior Controller with financial reporting, performance analysis, and monthly presentations to senior leadership.
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Work closely with project management and estimation teams throughout the project lifecycle to support costing, budgeting, and change management.
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Build and maintain detailed cost models and tools to support quoting and major tender submissions.
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Monitor project and business unit profitability, including analysis of earned value, unit costs, and trend data.
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Review completed projects and provide historical cost data to improve future budgeting and forecasting.
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Train project and operational teams on costing tools, concepts, and SAP-based financial systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in data analysis, pricing strategies, and account or project management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost engineering skills (e.g., earned value, estimation, cost analysis).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and Power BI.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP; familiarity with estimation software (e.g., Hard Dollar, TPL) is an asset.
- Understanding of project scheduling and related software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
- Self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
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Competitive wages
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Bonus programs
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Employer paid health and dental benefits
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Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
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Retirement benefits program
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Family-oriented team environment
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Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.
About R.W. Tomlinson
The Tomlinson Group of Companies is Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services. The third-generation family-owned business is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Through six decades of growth and innovation, Tomlinson has become a fully-integrated corporation providing a large array of turnkey services to its municipal, provincial, residential and industrial customers. Tomlinson boasts a staff of over 2000 skilled professionals and tradespeople. Tomlinson’s size and streamlined/consolidated structure allows the company to retain specialized technical expertise and centralized administrative resources to implement functional quality, safety, and environmental management systems. Our group of companies offers:
Road Building, Structures & Site Development Sewer & Watermain Piling and Shoring Demolition & Remediation Services Concrete Supply Specialty Sand Products, Aggregates and Asphalt Supply Environmental Services Biosolids and Organics Management Datashred Security Specialized Parts Manufacturing and Machining
Tomlinson’s high standards have helped the company raise the bar for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Tomlinson developed a governing set of corporate Core Values that promote quality, safety, and service both internally and externally. By conducting its business in line with this set of Core Values, Tomlinson is able to consistently provide its customers with high quality materials and services that satisfy the most stringent municipal, provincial, and national standards.
Top Benefits
About the role
R.W. Tomlinson is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Business Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Controller, the successful candidate will support the Environmental & Infrastructure teams. The Business Analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to drive business growth in addition to implementing tools to ensure billing accuracy and profitability. This position plays a vital role in driving process and performance improvement initiatives across the divisions, while supporting our commitment to building trusted customer relationships and upholding the highest operational standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reports to monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement.
-
Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
-
Ensure data integrity across systems and coach team members on the importance of accurate data in business processes.
-
Collaborate with SAP/AI teams to extract, integrate, and visualize data from multiple sources.
-
Support the Senior Controller with financial reporting, performance analysis, and monthly presentations to senior leadership.
-
Work closely with project management and estimation teams throughout the project lifecycle to support costing, budgeting, and change management.
-
Build and maintain detailed cost models and tools to support quoting and major tender submissions.
-
Monitor project and business unit profitability, including analysis of earned value, unit costs, and trend data.
-
Review completed projects and provide historical cost data to improve future budgeting and forecasting.
-
Train project and operational teams on costing tools, concepts, and SAP-based financial systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in data analysis, pricing strategies, and account or project management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost engineering skills (e.g., earned value, estimation, cost analysis).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and Power BI.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP; familiarity with estimation software (e.g., Hard Dollar, TPL) is an asset.
- Understanding of project scheduling and related software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
- Self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
-
Competitive wages
-
Bonus programs
-
Employer paid health and dental benefits
-
Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
-
Retirement benefits program
-
Family-oriented team environment
-
Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.
About R.W. Tomlinson
The Tomlinson Group of Companies is Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services. The third-generation family-owned business is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Through six decades of growth and innovation, Tomlinson has become a fully-integrated corporation providing a large array of turnkey services to its municipal, provincial, residential and industrial customers. Tomlinson boasts a staff of over 2000 skilled professionals and tradespeople. Tomlinson’s size and streamlined/consolidated structure allows the company to retain specialized technical expertise and centralized administrative resources to implement functional quality, safety, and environmental management systems. Our group of companies offers:
Road Building, Structures & Site Development Sewer & Watermain Piling and Shoring Demolition & Remediation Services Concrete Supply Specialty Sand Products, Aggregates and Asphalt Supply Environmental Services Biosolids and Organics Management Datashred Security Specialized Parts Manufacturing and Machining
Tomlinson’s high standards have helped the company raise the bar for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Tomlinson developed a governing set of corporate Core Values that promote quality, safety, and service both internally and externally. By conducting its business in line with this set of Core Values, Tomlinson is able to consistently provide its customers with high quality materials and services that satisfy the most stringent municipal, provincial, and national standards.