About the role

The role provides advanced data analytics and visualization support to transform clinical, operational, and financial datasets into actionable insights for executive decision-making. Key duties include managing data integration, ensuring data governance, and supporting special projects like cost savings and process optimization.

What they look for

Data Analytics Data Visualization Power BI Advanced Excel SQL Data Integration Data Validation Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Data Modeling Power Query Reporting Automation Clinical Data Analysis Executive Storytelling

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 5–7 years of data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare or the public sector. Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Power BI is required, with SQL knowledge considered an asset.

Full description

Business & Data Analyst

Location: Toronto-661 University

Department: Planning, Reporting & Compliance

This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

The Role:

To provide advanced data analytics, validation, and visualization support to Finance-led special projects. This role focuses on transforming clinical, operational, and financial datasets into clear, actionable insights to support executive decision-making, strategic planning, and operational improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities-

Data Integration & Management: Extract, integrate, and structure complex clinical, operational, and financial datasets from multiple systems.
Data Validation & Governance: Lead data quality assessment, validation, and reconciliation to ensure reliable inputs for executive reporting.
Advanced Analysis & Insight Generation: Independently analyze data to identify trends, drivers, and opportunities related to cost, performance, and operational efficiency.
Executive Visualization & Storytelling: Develop dashboards and visual outputs (e.g., Power BI) and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Special Projects Delivery: Support priority initiatives (e.g., cost savings, process optimization) through targeted data analysis.
Process & Reporting Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve data flows and reporting processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Laboratory Operations, and Digital & Data teams to define requirements and deliver insights aligned to organizational priorities.

Knowledge and Skills-

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work through complex and ambiguous datasets.
Ability to translate clinical and operational data into financial and strategic insights.
Strong communication skills with ability to present insights to non-technical and executive audiences.
High attention to detail and data integrity.
Oral communication and interpersonal skills, to provide technical advice and guidance to peers and liaise with all levels of internal and external stakeholders/contacts.
Written communication skills to prepare commentary on analyses develop and deliver presentations, training documents and procedural guidelines.

Education and Experience-

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within healthcare, public sector, or complex operational environments.
Advanced Excel including data manipulation, Power Query, and data modeling is required.

Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is preferred.

Working knowledge of SQL is considered an asset.

Attributes and Competencies-

Works independently to structure analyses, validate data, and develop insights to support decision-making.
Exercises judgment in interpreting data, identifying risks and issues, and recommending solutions to support Finance and operational leadership.

Duration: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Compensation Range :$47.93 - $59.26

Posting Date: 07-13-2026

Closing Date: 07-23-2026

Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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