IT - Business Intellience Analyst

Talent Acquisition - Achev•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$50,000 - CA$65,000

About The Position

The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for designing and delivering impactful, user-focused dashboards and insights that drive data-informed decision making. This role combines strong technical expertise with data storytelling, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating visually compelling dashboards, a deep understanding of data, and the ability to confidently communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboard design and development
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases
Demonstrated ability to design visually appealing, user-friendly dashboards that follow data visualization best practices
Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including relationships, star schemas, and ERDs
Experience translating business questions into data requirements, metrics, and actionable insights
Proven ability to communicate data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders and support data-driven decision making
Experience working directly with business users, gathering requirements, and delivering solutions in a collaborative environment
Working knowledge of Power BI Report Server or Power BI Service administration
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate their applicability to business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with data storytelling and presenting insights to executive audiences
Familiarity with UX/UI principles in dashboard design
Experience with additional BI or data tools (e.g., Python, DAX optimization, data warehousing concepts)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain intuitive, visually compelling Power BI dashboards and reports that drive business decision-making
Translate business requirements into meaningful metrics, KPIs, and data models, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Apply data visualization best practices to create dashboards that are clear, user-friendly, and optimized for usability and engagement
Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, gather requirements, and deliver actionable insights
Present data insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership
Prototype and iterate dashboard solutions based on user feedback and evolving business needs
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reports and data sources
Work closely with DBAs and data engineers to define and optimize data models, data pipelines, and ERDs
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources
Monitor and maintain Power BI environments, including report deployment and performance optimization
Manage task priorities, timelines, and deliverables while communicating progress and risks effectively
Stay current with emerging BI tools, technologies, and trends, and recommend improvements to enhance reporting capabilities
Proactively identify opportunities where data and analytics can provide business value
Support user adoption through documentation, training, and ongoing engagement
Perform other duties as required such as application support and application QA testing.