Business & Data Analyst

About the Role

This position is based in Toronto at the Planning, Reporting & Compliance department and seeks to fill a current opening. The Business & Data Analyst will deliver advanced data analytics, validation, and visualization support for Finance-led special projects. The role centers on converting clinical, operational, and financial data into concise, actionable insights to aid executive-level decision-making, strategic planning, and operational enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and structure complex clinical, operational, and financial datasets obtained from diverse systems.
• Lead efforts in data quality evaluation, validation, and reconciliation to guarantee trustworthy inputs for executive reports.
• Conduct independent data analyses to detect trends, drivers, and identify cost, performance, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and visual representations (such as Power BI) and communicate findings clearly to executive audiences with actionable recommendations.
• Support high-priority initiatives such as cost savings and process improvements through focused data analyses.
• Identify and implement data flow automation, standardization, and enhancements to reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Finance, Laboratory Operations, and Digital & Data teams to establish requirements and deliver aligned insights.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to handle complex and ambiguous datasets.
• Capability to interpret clinical and operational data into meaningful financial and strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to data integrity and detail.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for technical guidance and liaison with various internal and external parties.
• Proficient written communication for preparing analysis-related commentary, presentations, training materials, and procedural documentation.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Finance, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare, public sector, or complex operational contexts.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel including data manipulation, Power Query, and data modeling.
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization platforms is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SQL is considered beneficial.

Attributes and Competencies

• Ability to work autonomously in structuring analyses, validating data, and generating insights that support organizational decisions.
• Sound judgment in interpreting data, spotting risks and issues, and recommending actionable solutions to aid Finance and operational leadership.

Additional Information

• Position type: Permanent; full-time at 36.25 hours per week.
• Compensation: Hourly range from $47.93 to $59.26, under Ontario Public Service Employees Union.
• Application deadline: July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Internal candidates will receive priority consideration.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• PHO is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion reflective of the communities served.
• Applicants requiring alternative formats or accommodations during the recruitment process can request assistance via HR.