Data Analyst, Business Intelligence (BI)

Date Posted: 11/11/2026
Req ID: 50952
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Ofc of the Registrar
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00046784
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:
About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Office of the Registrar is responsible for student recruitment and admissions, direct and online service to current students, including registration, financial aid, scholarships, academic assessments, graduation and petitions. It also provides course scheduling, administration of tests and exams, enrolment data analysis and business intelligence.

It is the vision of the Office of the Registrar to connect every student to success by providing excellent service and support to students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Members of the Office of the Registrar team value accountability, inclusivity, community and leadership and take pride in work that is student-focused and meaningful.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. 

Your opportunity:

Working under the direction of Manager, Systems and Data Analytics, you will be responsible for creating and running queries to support data needs for staff and senior management, creating custom reports and visualization, analyzing data and presenting results to inform management decision making, developing and maintaining data visualization/dashboards using Tableau and Power BI, conducting complex statistical analysis, writing reports and making recommendations.

The role will respond to the given priorities, assist with maintaining Systems and will work collaboratively with the Data Analysts, Business Intelligence team in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining a database (ROSI, internal databases, etc.)

Running queries to gather data

Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making

Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making using Business Intelligence/Analytics Tools such as Power BI and Tableau

Generating reports

Entering course and/or program information in the Student Information System (ROSI) using scripts and queries

Writing complex specifications based on system requirements and writing scripts to automate reports and processes

Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with a background in statistics, mathematics, computer science or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience supporting data-driven decision making by conducting detailed data analysis and using large datasets, preferably in a post-secondary education or research-intensive institution.

Advanced knowledge and experience using SQL.

Strong technical skills: understanding of relational databases, creating scripts for performing batch uploads, and experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Excellent knowledge of student information systems or other relational databases.

Ability to utilize statistical tools to conduct regression analysis, correlation studies and other statistical analysis.

Advanced knowledge of Excel to manipulate data and make sense out of the data.

Strong oral and written communications skills to explain complex statistical information to decision makers, probe for information to establish needs and respond to request, and communicate data query requirements to other Data Analysts.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to make meaningful stories from data.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet competing priorities with the highest level of accuracy.

Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience working with student data in higher education environment.

Experience developing data visualizations using Tableau dashboards for higher education.

Working knowledge of University of Toronto systems (Student Information Systems (ROSI), Degree Explorer, eMarks, Web Scheduler, eService, Slate).

Experience working with Azure Data Studio and Power BI.

Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to enhance reporting, data interpretation, and insight generation.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable

Articulate

Efficient

Meticulous

Proactive

Problem solver

Notes:

This is a one (1) year TERM position.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline. 

Closing Date: 11/24/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Registrarial Services
Divisional HR Office Email:

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.