About the role#
Powerex is looking for a Business Analyst Co-op to join our IT team for a 4-month term, with a strong possibility of extending to 8 months. You will work at the intersection of IT and business, helping to turn business needs into defined requirements while supporting project delivery. This role offers exposure to the energy trading industry and provides opportunities to learn about application support, data analysis, and project coordination.
What you'll do#
- Collect, analyze, and document business requirements by working directly with end-users and stakeholders.
- Support testing activities, including writing test scenarios, creating test scripts, and performing manual testing.
- Assist the team in troubleshooting operational issues and supporting application deployments.
- Coordinate development work and serve as a bridge between business users and the technical team.
- Identify areas for operational improvement by building dashboards in Tableau and mining logs in Datadog.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Application Support teams to develop well-aligned business solutions.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You must be allowed to work in Canada.
- Students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Business Administration are encouraged to apply.
- Experience retrieving or manipulating data using Python, SQL, or similar technologies is preferred.
- An interest in learning detailed business processes and workflows is a plus.
- Previous office or co-op experience is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Office presence is required five days a week.
- Core business hours are 9 am to 3 pm.
- Compensation is based on the number of co-op terms previously completed, ranging from $44,000 to $50,000 annualized.
About Powerex
Powerex operates as a marketer of wholesale electricity, natural gas, and environmental products. The company serves over 230 commercial and industrial firms, public power entities, and investor-owned utilities throughout North America. It maintains a focus on the Western region from its headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1988, the organization employs 273 people and runs a 24-hour trade floor.
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