POSITION SUMMARY

GFL Environmental Services is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our growing Edmonton team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, or an early-career professional looking to build experience, expand their skill set, and grow within a dynamic and collaborative organization.
As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role at the intersection of Finance, IT, and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and continuous process improvement. You’ll use a data-driven approach to identify insights, recommend best practices, and help implement meaningful change across GFL’s expanding business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a similar discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a business analyst or similar data-focused role.
• Experience in modeling large data sets, performing data manipulation, and designing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.
• Experience with VBA programming is an asset.
• Familiarity with SQL and Cognos is considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Fundamental understanding of statistical concepts and data aggregation techniques.
• Analytical mindset and the ability to define solutions to abstract problems, test solutions, and apply critical thinking.
• Team player that readily adapts to rapid changes in priorities and assignments.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business units, IT teams, and project stakeholders to gather requirements and drive outcomes.
• Self-starter who thrives in evolving environments, adapts quickly to change, and proactively seeks continuous improvement.
• High level of accuracy and precision in data handling, documentation, and reporting.

• Use available data sources and tools to answer business questions, modeling scenarios, and developing metrics and KPI’s.
• Compare and contrast performance data between lines of business and report on trends.
• Observe and document data management processes. Plan process improvements and translate these into system change requirements.
• Maintain prototype reports during initial business review and support finalization of requirements for permanent reports.
• Other duties as assigned.