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Data Analyst

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$74k–$92k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead developer of reports and analytics derived from complex student information systems (SIS) to support decision-making, planning, and communications for the Registrar's Office and the University.

Role type

Senior IC data analyst (education sector)

Builds

Reporting dashboards, data visualizations, forecasting models, and standardized reporting solutions for admissions, enrollment, and academic progression.

Domain

Higher education / Student information systems

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Statistical analysis, data mining, data integrity management, SQL/queries, Power BI, forecasting modeling, data visualization, project coordination, requirement translation

Preferred skills

Post-secondary education system experience, financial data analysis, advanced quantitative statistics

Technologies

Power BI, Data Lake, Quest (student data system), MS Word

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain queries in student data systems for reporting; create reliable forecasting models for enrollment planning; communicate complex data analytics to non-technical stakeholders; maintain data integrity and quality within institutional systems; lead data analytics projects and automate reporting processes.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC