Business Analyst, Strategy Planning and Performance (contract), Vancouver

Location:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Employment Type:

Contractor

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

About the Role As a Business Analyst in the Performance Team, you will play a critical role in Performance Management, ensuring the effective design, execution, and governance of Performance Management Structures that align with business strategy and leadership priorities. You will drive data‑driven decision‑making by designing, implementing, monitoring and improving performance management processes, developing performance reports, automating reporting processes, and providing strategic insights. You are a structured business thinker with a strong operational background, balancing technical expertise with a deep understanding of business processes. Your ability to analyze, model, and optimize data‑driven processes supports the continuous improvement of any operations. Collaborating with the North American Business Partner, you will also coordinate business‑as‑usual (BAU)operations, supporting continuous improvement while mentoring Performance Coordinators and Co‑op students.

Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

Build, develop, and deploy Performance Management Structures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Plan, structure, and oversee Performance Management Routines, ensuring consistency in execution and delivery of key performance outcomes.

Develop and oversee performance reporting processes, ensuring data is captured, measured, and aligned with audience‑specific business outcomes.

Lead the automation of performance reporting, collaborating with technical teams to enhance data accessibility and visualization.

Conduct deep‑dive data analysis, identifying key insights, trends, and performance gaps to drive informed decision‑making.

Facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, ensuring performance metrics and reporting align with business objectives and leadership expectations.

Manage day‑to‑day (BAU) operational routines, ensuring sustainability and efficiency of deployed processes.

Mentor and develop individuals in Performance Coordinator and Co‑op student roles, encouraging a high‑performing team culture.

Develop training materials and conduct workshops on Performance Management methodologies and reporting automation.

Support process standardization and governance, ensuring continuous improvement in performance routines and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA preferred).

7+ years of experience in Performance Management, Business Analysis, or Business Operations.

Exceptional facilitation, executive communication, and participant engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Outstanding skill in converting complex data into actionable business insights.

Solid experience in data automation and process optimization initiatives.

Expertise with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

Proven background in coordinating Performance Management Routines, including planning, facilitating, execution, and governance.

Familiarity with data analytics, modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) would be an asset.

Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Leadership Competencies

Operational Excellence&Execution– Ability to drive business as usual operations while implementing long‑term improvements.

Data‑Driven Decision Making – Strong analytical approach with a background in data modeling and performance measurement.

Teamwork&Relationship Management– Strong collaborator engagement and facilitation skills.

Committed to Effective Execution– Strong preference for taking action, ensuring operational priorities are met efficiently.

Team Development&Mentorship– Ability to guide and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Communication&Storytelling– Ability to translate complex data into executive‑level insights.

Adaptability&Change Leadership– Comfortable facilitating and leading change initiatives, workshops, and promoting an environment of continuous improvement.

Preferred Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certification

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Certification in Data Analytics (e.g., Google, Microsoft, or Coursera programs)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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