Business Intelligence Analyst

Classification: Grid 24, BCGEU Membership

Office Location: Fort St John or Kelowna or Victoria

Salary: $76,313.27 – $86,898.73 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. 
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:               
The Business Intelligence Analyst (Analyst) plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making at the BCER by developing, maintaining, and enhancing Business Intelligence (BI) tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. The role is responsible for extracting, integrating, and validating data from multiple sources, ensuring its accuracy and reliability, and supporting both operational and strategic needs across the organization.

The Analyst contributes to advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) initiatives by preparing datasets, building prototypes, and collaborating with data science teams to deliver predictive insights. In addition, the Analyst provides training and guidance to business users, promotes adoption of self-service analytics, and supports data governance, quality management, and integration efforts.

This role requires strong analytical skills, solid technical expertise in BI and data practices, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights. The Analyst is expected to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate across departments to enhance BCER’s data and analytics capabilities, while also contributing to research and analysis on issues of strategic importance to the organization.

Organization Chart: 
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
          Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, People & Transformation
                    Chief Digital Officer
                              Executive Director, Information & Digital Services
                                        Director, Architecture & Innovation 
                                                  Manager, Business Intelligence, Research & Analytics 
                                                            Business Intelligence Analyst

Develop, maintain, and optimize BI tools, dashboards, KPIs, and reports to support data-driven decision-making.

Extract, validate, and integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data governance and quality standards.

Support advanced analytics, AI/ML, and predictive modeling initiatives by preparing datasets, building prototypes, and collaborating on deployment and evaluation.

Conduct research and analysis to generate actionable insights, assess program effectiveness, and support leadership decision-making.

Provide training, guidance, and user support on BI tools, dashboards, and self-service analytics practices.

Oversee BI system administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align BI capabilities with business priorities, streamline data integration, and enhance reporting.

Assist with end-to-end BI project management, including requirement gathering, design, testing, and user training.

Contribute to data virtualization and integration initiatives to simplify access to key data across enterprise systems.

Participate in data governance, metadata management, and continuous improvement of data quality to strengthen organizational analytics capabilities.

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or Computer Science, and a minimum of four years of relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. 

Experience:
Demonstrated experience writing SQL queries to gather and analyze data from various data sources, including Relational Database Management Systems (e.g.: Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server).

Demonstrated experience working in an operational Business Intelligence (BI) environment, including data analysis and reporting, developing BI capabilities, and providing user support.

Demonstrated experience supporting advanced analytics or collaborating with data science teams.

Demonstrated experience with data modeling, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, database design, and metadata management.

Demonstrated experience conducting research, analysis, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings effectively.

Demonstrated experience in Agile project management and communicating complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML techniques (e.g.: regression, classification) and exposure to predictive analytics or advanced modeling projects.

Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of data governance, quality management practices, and enterprise data standards.

Preference may be given to those with exposure to cloud data environments (e.g.: Azure), data virtualization, or orchestration tools.

Key Competencies:
Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement. 

Execution and Driving Results
The ability to align activities and resources to deliver on planned actions, meeting or surpassing high standards or excellence and achievement orientation. This includes keeping commitments, following through on objectives, and continuously striving for improvement.

Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.

Vision and Goal Setting
The ability to establish official and operative goals for the organization or teams. It involves setting a clear vision, creating measurable goals, and developing a system for tracking and evaluating the effectiveness of goal attainment. It ensures alignment of team efforts with the organization’s long-term objectives and fosters a results-driven culture.

 

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.

About the BC Energy Regulator: 

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. 

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. 

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

What We Offer: 

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position). 

The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know. 

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

Please contact us at Recruitment@bc-er.ca if you require any assistance or more information.