Job Posting: Organizational Analyst – NOC 11201
Location: Watson Board Advisors, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3E7
Wage: $42.94 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Job Description:
Watson Board Advisors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Organizational Analyst to join our dynamic team in Vancouver. This role contributes to all aspects of Watson’s Advisory work, including board, director and CEO evaluations; comprehensive governance reviews; policy/process development; governance education sessions; CEO performance, CEO succession, and broader leadership and performance work. An Analyst may focus more on one type of work than others, depending on their background and Watson’s client’s need, but in general our Analysts work across our offerings and have the opportunity to learn and be challenged by a range of work. The Analyst is deeply involved in all phases of the project life cycle, from business development and client interface to survey and interview design, research, analysis, report writing, and client meetings. This role involves analyzing data, conducting market research, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making processes. The Analyst will be a key contributor to various projects and will work closely with Consultant/Associate to deliver impactful solutions for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform data analysis and research on market trends, financial performance, and industry developments
· Contributing to marketing initiatives (thought leadership, marketing activities, webinars, etc.)
· Contributing to internal initiatives (process improvement, creating templates, research & knowledge transfer, etc.)
· Implement project budgets and proactively monitor project progress relative to budget; identify and alert the team to any fee variances; generate invoices based on project milestones
· Analyze efficiencies and learnings at the end of each project and provide recommendations
· Provide detailed reports and presentations to support client decisions
· Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategic recommendations including project kickoff, regular check-ins and debrief meetings.
· Assist in managing multiple timelines, milestones and executing client projects using project management tools and processes.
· Keep team on track for timelines, bringing any project delivery timeline variances to the attention of the team.
Education Requirements:
· A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
· 1 – 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fast-paced professional services firm or similar type of environment
· Relevant certifications or advanced coursework is an asset
Required Skills & Experience:
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including the ability to analyse survey data in excel and develop client-ready materials in Word and PowerPoint
· Experience with Qualtrics and Salesforce would be preferred, but not required
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to summarize interview notes, draft reports or presentations and provide project status updates.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong organizational and time management skills, along with a keen attention to detail to manage multiple priorities
· Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results
· Experience influencing a broad project team to deliver high quality project outcomes on time and on budget
· Demonstrate curiosity and interest in governance principles, practices, and trends
Benefits:
· Competitive hourly wage of $42.94 plus 4% vacation pay.
· Flexible working hours (approximately 30 hours per week)
· A collaborative and supportive work environment
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about data analysis and want to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, please send your resume and a cover letter to watsonadvisors@outlook.com with the subject line “Organizational Analyst Application – NOC 11201.”
Watson Board Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.