Senior Project Analyst, EPM

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides senior analysis expertise to support leaderships on project planning and evaluation across the enterprise. Conducts analysis of statistical data and researches of project management trends and best practices relevant to the improvement of project delivery, makes recommendations to improve data gathering and to optimize project delivery supported by data, ensuring alignment with divisional goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides senior analysis expertise to the development of project planning and project performance evaluation measures setup to various divisions across the enterprise. Provides concise reports on project performance to support determining and optimizing resource allocation. Identifies possible issues with project reporting/data gathering and develops strategies to continuously improve processes and procedures. Liaises with various departments to lead requirements gathering, target setting, reports/dashboards design, process documentation and provides analytical support as required, ensuring alignment with divisional and project goals and objectives.

Uses complex analytical models and statistical methods to review the viability of proposed initiatives and assess the impacts of current trends/practices on existing processes and presents recommendations to management to support fact-based decision making, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements, company’s policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

Provides advice for project delivery optimization, including areas in need of improvement, based on analytical findings. Applies advanced analytical techniques like forecasting, simulations and regression analysis to identify opportunities/risks and define policy or process changes based on the analysis or research. Creates regular variance report in project performance measures and recommends best practices and solutions to management on problem areas.

Leads data collection, mining, cleaning, ensuring accuracy and completeness of performance measurement data, ensuring compliance with company’s standards, policies, processes, regulatory and other related requirements. Maintains the integrity of datasets/records, using Business Intelligence systems such as SharePoint, SQL Server and troubleshoots issues as required. Maintains the Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) with information from enterprise data sources and disseminates and presents information to project stakeholders across the enterprise to support reports generation and leaderships decision-making.

Provides guidance to Specialists on developing interactive/creative tools. Provides guidance, communications and relevant materials to project stakeholders on requirements and changes of business processes and policies, uses of tools and templates to support project delivery, including the design and delivery of training programs where required.

Provides people management to the staff such as guidance, advice, mentoring, selection, training, coaching, development and performance management. Monitors the work of third-party contractors and consultants, including contract administration.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this job would be acquired through an undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or relevant fields, plus five (5) years of previous experience in Analysis & Reporting, technical experience on designing, implementing and maintaining data/reports in a business intelligence and project management environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to all aspects of performance measures, benchmarking, balanced scorecards and dashboards.

Advanced knowledge of PowerBI, macros (VBA), SQL Server, SQL Management Services Server (SMSS) or equivalent Business Intelligence tools.

Advanced knowledge in research, policy writing, and project management fundamentals.

Excellent knowledge of office software including word processing, spreadsheet and data management systems.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the relevant concepts of data mining and data warehousing to be able procure and manage data.

Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and judgment skills to be able to interpret data and identify, diagnose, and resolve issues.

Strong relationship management skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and management levels.

Strong time management, organization, verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

The Engineering Division at TransLink delivers a multi billion-dollar portfolio of projects, ranging from small equipment replacements to major transit upgrades. It is a diverse team made of positive and supportive people ready to take on challenges together. The Engineering Portfolio Management Office is dedicated to transforming the way projects are delivered, making it an exciting time to join us and make a meaningful impact on transportation in our region. The Senior Project Analyst will play a key role in building the future of data management in Engineering. We are looking forward to welcoming new members who are eager to contribute and leave their mark on our journey. This position will be responsible for 1 direct report.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $84,480 - $126,720 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: October 13, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].