Research Analyst 1

**Job ID**: 54773

**Job Category**:Engineering & Technical

**Division & Section**:Toronto Water, Capital Planning & Implementation

**Work Location**:Metro Hall, 55 John Street.

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent

**Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$43.58 - $47.75

**Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

**Affiliation**: L79 Full-time

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 23-April-2025 to 07-May-2025

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Planning, Toronto Water, the Research Analyst 1 provides research, analysis, and data management related to the Toronto Water Capital program and budget, this position is responsible for the following.

**Major Responsibilities**
- Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing Departmental processes and activities.
- Prepares and analyzes data and undertakes analyses to support financial planning and reporting on Toronto Water’s capital program.
- Prepares, evaluates and organizes information internally and with other Divisions to support Toronto Water financial reporting and capital coordination activities.
- Collects, maintains and analyzes data to support the coordination of Toronto Water’s Capital program
- Undertakes analyses and assists in preparing regular updates and summaries to senior management.
- Ensures accuracy of financial information by undertaking required data updates and checks.
- Provides support on regular financial and capital expenditure reporting.
- Participates in problem solving and coordinates solutions.
- Acts as a liaison between other sections within the Division.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable analytical and research skills; ability to work with complex databases in different formats; utilize MS Excel to interpret and manage large volumes of data with efficiency, to summarize findings and prepare a variety of analytical reports including visual enhancements such as tables, charts, and graphs.
- Considerable experience in research, qualitative & quantitative analysis and preparation of information and reports.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

**You must also have**:

- Knowledge of general infrastructure categories within sewer, water supply, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of competitive procurement process.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills required to prepare documentation, reports, presentations, and training materials.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently with ability to organize and manage projects and processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff in the division and organization and commitment to deliver superior customer service, quality performance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent organization skills to set priorities, plan and execute tasks, meet designated deadlines - often within time restraints.
- Self-disciplined and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team setting and/or project environment.

**Notes**
- Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.
- Assessment may include an interview, written and/or practical test. Location of assessment to be determined.
- If selected for a temporary position, permanent Local 79 employees will retain their permanent status. At the end of the temporary assignment, Local 79 employees will return to their permanent base job classification.
- If selected for a temporary position, temporary and part-time employees will be reassigned to this temporary position.
- Work location reflects what is known at the time of posting.
- An employee's reporting relationship and/or work location may change due to operational reasons and in accordance with their Collective Agreement.
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