Senior Research Analyst (Business Intelligence)
Overview
The Senior Research Analyst (Business Intelligence) plays a key role in supporting institutional planning, policy development, and evidence-based decision-making at Lakehead University.
Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning and Analysis, this position leads the planning, design, development, and deployment of complex analytical systems and reporting solutions to meet internal and external stakeholder needs. The role operates at the intersection of data analytics, institutional research, and strategic planning, contributing to areas such as admissions, enrolment, student retention and graduation, teaching, and the student experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analyses to support institutional planning and decision-making
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data from large and complex datasets
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key findings to senior leadership
- Conduct institutional research and lead research projects from design through data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Support institutional policy response, accountability reporting, and data submissions to provincial and national bodies
- Contribute to program planning, new program development, and cyclical program and accreditation reviews
- Champion data quality, process improvement, and innovative approaches to analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and participate in committees and sector- wide research initiatives
Qualifications
- Honours degree required (Master’s degree preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five years’ experience in academic research or a related field
- Expert-level proficiency in Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong working knowledge of SPSS and database software, with the ability to learn internal systems
- Demonstrated strengths in quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.