Position SummaryGFL Environmental Services is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our growing Edmonton team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, or an early-career professional looking to build experience, expand their skill set, and grow within a dynamic and collaborative organization.As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role at the intersection of Finance, IT, and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and continuous process improvement. You’ll use a data-driven approach to identify insights, recommend best practices, and help implement meaningful change across GFL’s expanding business.Specific Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Use available data sources and tools to answer business questions, modeling scenarios, and developing metrics and KPI’s.</li><li>Compare and contrast performance data between lines of business and report on trends.</li><li>Observe and document data management processes. Plan process improvements and translate these into system change requirements.</li><li>Maintain prototype reports during initial business review and support finalization of requirements for permanent reports.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>University degree in engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a similar discipline.</li><li>1–3 years of relevant experience in a business analyst or similar data-focused role.</li><li>Experience in modeling large data sets, performing data manipulation, and designing key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.</li><li>Experience with VBA programming is an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with SQL and Cognos is considered an asset.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Fundamental understanding of statistical concepts and data aggregation techniques.</li><li>Analytical mindset and the ability to define solutions to abstract problems, test solutions, and apply critical thinking.</li><li>Team player that readily adapts to rapid changes in priorities and assignments.</li><li>Strong business acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business units, IT teams, and project stakeholders to gather requirements and drive outcomes.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives in evolving environments, adapts quickly to change, and proactively seeks continuous improvement.</li><li>High level of accuracy and precision in data handling, documentation, and reporting.</li></ul>  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Business Analyst

&nbsp;Position SummaryGFL Environmental Services is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our growing Edmonton team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, or an early-career professional looking to build experience, expand their skill set, and grow within a dynamic and collaborative organization.As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role at the intersection of Finance, IT, and Operations, supporting strategic decision-making and continuous process improvement. You’ll use a data-driven approach to identify insights, recommend best practices, and help implement meaningful change across GFL’s expanding business.Specific Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Use available data sources and tools to answer business questions, modeling scenarios, and developing metrics and KPI’s.</li><li>Compare and contrast performance data between lines of business and report on trends.</li><li>Observe and document data management processes. Plan process improvements and translate these into system change requirements.</li><li>Maintain prototype reports during initial business review and support finalization of requirements for permanent reports.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>University degree in engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a similar discipline.</li><li>1–3 years of relevant experience in a business analyst or similar data-focused role.</li><li>Experience in modeling large data sets, performing data manipulation, and designing key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.</li><li>Experience with VBA programming is an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with SQL and Cognos is considered an asset.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Fundamental understanding of statistical concepts and data aggregation techniques.</li><li>Analytical mindset and the ability to define solutions to abstract problems, test solutions, and apply critical thinking.</li><li>Team player that readily adapts to rapid changes in priorities and assignments.</li><li>Strong business acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business units, IT teams, and project stakeholders to gather requirements and drive outcomes.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives in evolving environments, adapts quickly to change, and proactively seeks continuous improvement.</li><li>High level of accuracy and precision in data handling, documentation, and reporting.</li></ul> &nbsp;We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

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