Business Planning Analyst

Job Details

Description

Agricorp is looking for a Business Planning Analyst to join the Business Planning department in our Strategic Management and Communications division.

The Role

Role

As Business Planning Analyst you will support organization-wide business planning processes and related performance reporting, so that Agricorp can effectively structure its plans to fulfill its mandate, meet its obligations and communicate its performance to stakeholders in a meaningful way. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the cross-divisional planning calendar and activities to ensure timely and effective planning
• Initiate and manage cross-divisional reporting calendar and activities to ensure timely receipt of accurate data for reporting to stakeholders
• Investigate discrepancies in reporting data, collaborating with internal sources to correct inaccuracies and explain unusual or unexpected findings
• Write reports and planning documents combining information from multiple sources and tailoring it to the information needs of the audience
• Establish and maintain a network of collaborative working relationships across the organization
• Help managers and staff understand the planning and reporting processes and proper implementation of standard tools and templates
• Provide managers and staff with hands-on support for report writing, documentation, analysis, and interpretative comments and graphic/visual presentations
• As the organization develops and evolves, update the planning and reporting processes to accommodate changes
• Undertake research and analysis on key issues
• Support the Executive Committees Advisor by providing corporate committees and Board support when required.

Job status: Permanent

Salary: $69,363 - $81,603

Location: Must live and work in Ontario to perform this role

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

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (university or college) that includes content in business analytics and reporting or equivalent experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in an analyst role
• Experience in business planning, collecting and disseminating performance metrics and project management
• Written and verbal communications skills
• An understanding of Agricorp’s business and programs
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software (e.g., Word, Excel and data analytics tools)
• Agricultural and public sector experience an asset

Key Competencies

• Achieving quality results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk
• Consulting – Questions, understands and provides expert advice in a specific area of expertise
• Information gathering and processing – Locates and collects data from appropriate sources and analyzes it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information
• Analytical thinking – Interprets, links and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connections and underlying issues
• Initiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
• Planning and organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources
• Attention to detail – Is conscientious, consistent, accurate and thorough
• Project management – Plans, implements, monitors and completes projects, ensuring effective management of scope, resources, time, cost, quality, risk and communications
• Writing skills – Communicates ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact

Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario, delivers government programs that 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 3, 2025.

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