4 results for Business Analyst in Waterloo, ON

Financial Analyst

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our global client to hire a driven and analytical Financial Analyst for their team who is eager to grow their career in a highly collaborative, onsite environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an up‑and‑coming finance professional who wants broad exposure to the business, hands-on learning, and clear long-term advancement. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Procurement, IT, and Finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive cost optimization, process improvement, and informed decision-making across the organization. What You’ll Be DoingForecasting, Planning & Budgeting<ul><li>Support operations, procurement, and planning teams through forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend analysis</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs across the business unit, ensuring alignment with forecast and budget, and provide clear variance explanations</li><li>Build and maintain cost models and evaluate effectiveness based on historical trends, input costs, and market conditions</li><li>Identify efficiency opportunities by automating manual processes and eliminating non-value-added activities</li><li>Track travel expenses and ensure adherence to corporate policy</li><li>Monitor IT spend and partner with IT to analyze budget vs. actual results</li></ul>Controllership, Month-End & Reporting<ul><li>Track and calculate freight and tariff/duty accruals; analyze forecast vs. actual and collaborate with logistics on variances</li><li>Maintain KPIs and trackers for purchase price variance (PPV), providing insights to operations and procurement</li><li>Analyze payroll expenses and direct labor variances related to productivity or rate changes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and travel expenses</li><li>Provide month-end analytical support to the Controller, including headcount, PPV, and travel spend analysis</li></ul>Data Analysis & Business Insights<ul><li>Manage and enhance existing Excel-based dashboards</li><li>Identify key performance indicators and design dashboards that deliver actionable insights</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, non-technical insights for business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and establish supplier spend trends</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Data Scientist

Cambridge, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
60 - 75 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Scientist to support market and performance analytics within the automotive sector in Cambridge, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to someone who combines strong statistical thinking with practical model-building experience and can translate complex data into meaningful business insight. The role focuses on analyzing market, sales, and inventory information to improve decision-making, while working with tools such as Python, Jupyter, Alteryx, and low-code BI platforms. Responsibilities: • Design and refine statistical models that connect market indicators with sales and inventory trends to generate actionable analysis. • Examine data pipelines and source relationships to ensure inputs are reliable, consistent, and suitable for modelling activities. • Build and test analytical solutions in Python, using notebook-based workflows to explore patterns, validate assumptions, and assess results. • Evaluate model effectiveness through appropriate performance measures and recommend adjustments to strengthen analytical outcomes. • Partner with business and analytics stakeholders to shape data-driven approaches that support reporting and strategic planning. • Apply machine learning techniques where appropriate to enhance forecasting, segmentation, or performance analysis needs. • Use Alteryx and business intelligence tools to prepare data, streamline analysis, and present findings in an accessible format. • Communicate technical observations and modelling results clearly to support informed operational and commercial decisions.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Privacy Analyst

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Privacy Analyst to strengthen privacy, data governance, and responsible technology practices within our IT environment in Hamilton, Ontario. This position is suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can turn legislative and policy requirements into practical technical processes while working closely with colleagues across the institution. The role supports privacy compliance, evaluates emerging technologies such as AI, and contributes to broader governance and security initiatives within the Education sector. Responsibilities: • Advance the day-to-day delivery of the institution’s privacy program by helping establish effective procedures, controls, and documentation. • Prepare and maintain records related to personal information processing, and complete privacy impact reviews for new or changing technologies. • Assess third-party services and technology vendors to identify privacy implications and coordinate with IT on associated security considerations. • Monitor adherence to applicable Canadian privacy legislation and support actions that keep practices aligned with regulatory expectations. • Deliver guidance and awareness activities that help staff understand privacy obligations and apply sound information-handling practices. • Evaluate artificial intelligence solutions for academic and operational use, with a focus on ethical implementation, transparency, and data protection. • Work with internal stakeholders to identify privacy, safety, and security risks tied to AI-enabled tools and recommend appropriate safeguards. • Contribute to data governance, information lifecycle planning, and system-related initiatives that improve institutional oversight of data. • Support the response to privacy incidents by documenting findings, assisting with breach management, and helping strengthen preventive controls. • Participate as an active member of the IT team and relevant committees, contributing to operational priorities, technology reviews, and cross-functional projects as needed.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Analyste de Gouvernance

Georgetown, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
40 - 45 CAD / Hourly
Nous recherchons un(e) analyste intermédiaire en gouvernance des données et de l’IA pour rejoindre une organisation du secteur de la distribution en gros dans la région de Montréal, dans le cadre d’un contrat à long terme. Dans ce rôle, vous contribuerez à renforcer les pratiques de gouvernance, à améliorer la cohérence opérationnelle et à faire évoluer les méthodes de travail en collaboration avec les principales parties prenantes. Le poste convient à une personne capable d’évaluer les approches actuelles, de recommander des améliorations concrètes et de soutenir une évolution structurée des pratiques de livraison dans un environnement en constante évolution. Responsibilities:• Examiner les pratiques de gouvernance et les méthodes de travail actuelles afin de repérer les écarts, les inefficacités et les occasions d’amélioration durable.• Collaborer étroitement avec les parties prenantes internes pour raffiner les méthodologies, les cadres de gouvernance et les mécanismes de suivi opérationnel.• Produire une documentation claire et structurée, incluant des schémas de processus, des procédures et des recommandations visant à soutenir la prise de décision.• Mettre en place et suivre des approches favorisant l’optimisation des processus et l’amélioration continue des opérations.• Soutenir l’évolution des pratiques de livraison vers un modèle plus souple en accompagnant les initiatives de gestion du changement et d’adoption des processus.• Assurer l’avancement d’initiatives de moindre priorité sans perdre la rigueur, la visibilité ni l’alignement avec les objectifs de l’équipe.• Utiliser des outils comme ServiceNow, Visio et Project pour organiser le travail, visualiser les processus et appuyer le suivi des activités.• Communiquer efficacement avec des intervenants aux priorités variées afin de clarifier les besoins, gérer les attentes et maintenir l’élan des travaux.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z