Business Analyst Co-op

Role overview

Student eligibility

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution and pursuing a degree in Business Administration/Commerce, Economics, Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Students must remain enrolled for the full co-op term and plan to return to their studies for at least one academic term after completion.
• Candidates not near the work location must be willing to commute or temporarily relocate for the term.
• A valid study permit and studentship letter are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly.
• Ability to work across departments and balance competing priorities.
• Interest in project and portfolio management and curiosity about organizational delivery of IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with or curiosity about Agile, Waterfall, and business analysis methods is welcomed.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel, SharePoint, and presentation software, is required; exposure to Power BI, Planner, or MS Project is an asset.
• Mining or natural resources experience is an advantage but is not required; additional language skills such as Spanish are an asset.
• Curiosity about cloud services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT service management is welcomed.

Key responsibilities

• Support PMO intake and resource allocation, analyze data, prepare reports, and keep portfolio, project, and resource information up to date.
• Engage business and technical team members and prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders at various levels.
• Work with Project Portfolio Management tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Project.
• Gain exposure to IT initiatives involving infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and data.
• On selected projects, gather and document business requirements, conduct data analysis, and prepare business documentation.
• Support project coordination, quality assurance, testing, and validation.
• Analyze business problems, support process reviews, conduct impact assessments, and participate in change-management activities.
• Maintain current documentation and collaborate across technical and business teams to align business objectives with digital solutions.
• Participate in mentorship, coaching, and targeted training in portfolio management, project delivery, and requirements evaluation.
• Adhere to and promote safety and environmental rules and procedures.

Workplace and term

• The role is hybrid and based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Employment is temporary full-time for an eight-month co-op term.

Compensation

• Pay range is CAD 4,108 to CAD 5,183 per month; the final amount depends on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and internal equity.
• Co-op advantages include travel-cost and co-op-fee assistance, hands-on experience, mentorship, and primary consideration for professional positions after graduation.

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