Analyst (contract)

Job Details

Description

Agricorp is looking for an Analyst (19 month contract) to join our Program Analysis department in the Program Development division. Agricorp’s Program Development division interprets and synthesizes agricultural and business knowledge to ensure Agricorp delivers effective and sustainable risk management programs for Ontario producers. The Program Analysis department is responsible for processes related to analytical reporting, setting premium rates, forecasting program payments and legislative reporting.

The Role

The Analyst provides basic analysis for projects and processes, focusing on the needs of our internal customers. In this role, you will:

1. Conduct analysis to support ongoing departmental processes, such as risk analysis and reporting and forecasting
2. Provide analytical support for ongoing divisional and organizational projects and processes
3. Act as a project team member as required
4. Interpret and synthesize analytical results
5. Respond to ad hoc requests for data, reports and information to support business efforts
6. Effectively communicate information to staff and stakeholders
7. Research and develop discussion papers and reports

Job status: 19 month contract

Work status: Full time in office and hybrid work arrangements are available

Salary: $62,463 - $73,485

Location: Must live in Ontario to perform this role

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, statistics or mathematics, actuarial science, data science or equivalent experience
2. Minimum one years’ experience using analytical expertise, effective communication and organizational skills
3. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
4. Strong analytical, mathematical and statistical skills
5. Experience working with business processes, legislation and regulations an asset
6. Basic knowledge of Statistical Analysis System (SAS) an asset
7. Agricultural or agronomic background an asset

Key Competencies

1. Quality focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution. Committed to continuous improvement and creates an environment leading to efficient and effective work processes.
2. Analytical thinking – Uses facts and available information to develop logical assumptions.
3. Critical judgement, decision making and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based on a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgement.
4. Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise.
5. Planning and organizing – Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to effectively meet objectives.
6. Information gathering and processing – Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting the data to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information to support decision making.

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 $7 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and in our first 25 years we made $7.5 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

Apply online

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

Please submit your application for this position by April 18, 2025.

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