Research Analyst

2 weeks ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada Agricorp Full time $70,000 - $83,000 per year
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Agricorp has an opportunity for a Research Analyst to join our Program Development Division. The Program Development division plays a vital role in the development of new programs for Ontario farmers and facilitates program changes to ensure effective, timely, transparent and streamlined delivery. This position is with the Program Analysis department, which is the lead for legislative program reporting, statistical analysis, premium rate setting and forecasting.
The Role

The Research Analyst provides expertise in the interpretation and synthesis of agricultural business knowledge and complex data using analytical methods, turning complex data into a useful format to enable decision-making. In this role, you will:

  • Develop user-friendly reports using complex databases and analytical processes
  • Research, collect data and coordinate the analysis for four main groups of activities in Program Analysis: forecasting, analysis, reporting and premium rate setting
  • Provide analytical support to complex and diverse projects for both divisional and inter-divisional initiatives
  • Make recommendations to senior analysts and/or manager for future improvements to processes, standard operating procedures and methodologies
  • Organize analytical tasks and project activities for program analysis in a way that promotes efficiency
  • Provide support and assistance in the delivery of tasks outlined in the Annual Business Calendar as required
  • Frequently resolve complex issues using own experience, technical skill, strong collaboration with colleagues, and policies and procedures
  • Investigate and interpret product and/or program information and provide input to enable others to make recommendations

Job status: Permanent (posting for an existing vacancy)

Salary Range: $70,757 - $83,243

Work status: Full-time in office

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in agricultural business, economics, statistics or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in analytical roles and communicating with diverse stakeholders
  • Relevant mathematical, statistical and forecasting experience
  • Knowledge of Agricorp's programs and systems, including AgriStability and Production Insurance an asset
  • Advanced knowledge of SAS programing an asset
Key Competencies
  • Analytical thinking – Uses facts and available information to develop logical assumptions
  • Critical judgement, decision-making and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based upon a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgement
  • Information gathering and processing – Collecting and analyzing data to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information
  • Initiative – Proactivity identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise
  • Efficiency – Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to meet objectives
  • Quality Focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors and provide consistent delivery of work to the highest possible standard
Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we've made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

Apply online

To apply for this position, please go to and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.

Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please submit your application for this position by November 5, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

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