IT Business Analyst - Data Analytics

at  De Havilland

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.
Profile
The IT Business Analyst – Data Analytics serves as a vital link between business data analysts and the data platform analyst. This role involves translating business requirements into technical deliverables, ensuring adherence to data governance policies, and aligning data-related work with business value. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both business processes and technical data solutions, with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison Duties: Act as the primary liaison between business data analysts and the Data Platform Analyst, facilitating clear communication and understanding of requirements.
• Requirement Translation: Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for data solutions, ensuring they are actionable and feasible.
• Data Governance: Ensure adherence to data governance policies and best practices throughout the data lifecycle, from data acquisition to delivery.
• Alignment with Business Value: Align data projects and initiatives with business goals and objectives, ensuring maximum value is delivered to the organization.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize data analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis to provide actionable insights that support business decision-making.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for requirements, processes, and deliverables.
• Facilitation: Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements, provide project updates, and resolve issues.
• Project Monitoring: Monitor the progress of data projects, identifying and addressing potential risks or issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in data analytics and business analysis.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Enterprise Application Services & Strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Business Analyst in a data analytics environment or similar role.

Skills

• Demonstrable experience in defining and implementing data governance and data management principles.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms, specifically Microsoft based architectures (i.e. Synapse, Fabric etc.), and data lake architectures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as PowerBI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.
As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.
Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks

• Liaison Duties: Act as the primary liaison between business data analysts and the Data Platform Analyst, facilitating clear communication and understanding of requirements.
• Requirement Translation: Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for data solutions, ensuring they are actionable and feasible.
• Data Governance: Ensure adherence to data governance policies and best practices throughout the data lifecycle, from data acquisition to delivery.
• Alignment with Business Value: Align data projects and initiatives with business goals and objectives, ensuring maximum value is delivered to the organization.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize data analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis to provide actionable insights that support business decision-making.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for requirements, processes, and deliverables.
• Facilitation: Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements, provide project updates, and resolve issues.
• Project Monitoring: Monitor the progress of data projects, identifying and addressing potential risks or issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in data analytics and business analysis.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Enterprise Application Services & Strategy