Business Analyst

Halifax Port Authority•Halifax, NS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the Halifax Port Authority (HPA), you’re stepping into a role with impact, purpose, and the opportunity to make a difference on a global scale. Guided by our values of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, integrity and resilience, we work together to connect Canada to the world. The world’s largest shipping lines call here, connecting the port to more than 150 countries. Every day, our team supports a leading international gateway that drives lasting prosperity for our communities. Our core mandate is to facilitate the movement of goods and people to support economic development while ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Our business includes three distinct lines of activity – cargo, cruise and real estate – supported by our dedicated and talented employees. We are ISO45001 certified and deeply committed to a culture of safety, ensuring the well-being of every team member is our top priority. At the Halifax Port Authority, you'll be part of something bigger, joining an inspiring team that is helping shape the future for the region, the province and Canada. The Halifax Port Authority is seeking a Business Analyst to help drive cargo and trade growth at the Port of Halifax through insightful data analysis and strong business partnering. In this role, you will use data to analyze historical performance, industry trends, and operational flow, translating complex information into actionable insights that support commercial development, intermodal optimization, and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Director, Intermodal Optimization, and working closely with the Trade Data Analytics Lead, this role serves as a critical analytical bridge between trade performance, intermodal operations, and HPA’s broader commercial objectives. If you are passionate about data, enjoy collaborating across teams, and want to contribute to the success of a world-class port, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

A university degree in Business, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field, with at least one year of relevant practical experience
Strong data analysis skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office
Experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar programming languages, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to apply analytics in a business context
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, balanced with the ability to work independently and resourcefully
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Comfort working under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Azure environment is considered an asset
Experience or exposure to supply chain management, intermodal operations, or project management is an asset
Data analytics certification or a relevant professional designation is an asset

Responsibilities

Analyze internal and external commercial, trade, and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps
Develop, maintain, and evolve HPA’s business intelligence tools, including dashboards, balanced scorecards, and performance reports
Maintain a comprehensive and accurate database of the port’s commercial and intermodal operational activities
Produce clear, data-driven reports, visualizations, and recommendations to support decision-making across the organization
Conduct flow forecasting, identify operational bottlenecks, and support initiatives to improve intermodal fluidity
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across BI dashboards, SharePoint trade reports, carrier stakeholder reports, and website content
Translate operational and trade data into business-relevant insights for internal leaders and external stakeholder discussions
Support responses to customer and partner data requests (e.g., BCOs, NVOCCs) with accurate, decision-oriented analysis
Maintain and update intermodal performance reports and Port Operations Centre data on the HPA website
Collaborate closely with teams across HPA to support cross-functional analysis, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives