Power BI Data Analyst - Audit Team

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, in-office Monday & Thursday)
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication skills required
Duration: Contract, approximately 1 month, with project completion expected by August 2026
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to work with highly sensitive and confidential data. Background screening may be required.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Power BI Data Analyst to support a focused, high-impact audit project within the education sector. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional who can quickly assess an existing environment, understand complex datasets, and deliver a polished reporting solution with minimal ramp-up time.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to transform and model absenteeism-related data into a sustainable Power BI solution. You will engage directly with business users to understand data requirements, ensure data integrity, and create a framework that can be maintained and leveraged long after the project is complete.

What’s In It for You

• Join a meaningful project that will support data-driven decision-making within the education sector
• Take ownership of a well-defined initiative with clear deliverables and visible impact
• Work independently while collaborating closely with key stakeholders
• Apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment that values accountability and results
• Contribute to a project where your recommendations and insights will directly influence the final solution

Your Responsibilities

• Review and assess existing Power BI assets, data models and development work completed to date
• Clean, transform and organize large volumes of absenteeism-related data from multiple sources
• Build and refine Power BI datasets, data models and reporting structures for long-term use
• Establish secure processes for managing and uploading sensitive and confidential information
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, validate data and confirm reporting needs
• Identify gaps, troubleshoot issues and ensure the final solution is accurate, scalable and ready for handoff

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence or a related field
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Power BI
• Strong data cleansing, transformation and validation experience
• Proven ability to quickly understand and take ownership of existing projects and technical environments
• Experience working with highly confidential or sensitive data sets
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to gather requirements and explain technical concepts clearly
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.