Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance

Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance Job Description

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $42.87/hr, Max = $49.68/hr

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location:

Head Office

Division:
Corporate Services

Business unit:
Strategic Business Planning and Performance

Travel: 10%

Hybrid Work:
Yes

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:59 pm on January 9, 2026.

The Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance helps shape TRCA’s priorities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting business and budget data to drive evidence‑based decisions. They integrate business planning into both ongoing practices and new initiatives, while tracking and evaluating progress across the organization. Their work underpins key reporting and analysis, advancing accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery of TRCA’s financial and strategic objectives.

By providing clear insights and performance reporting, they enable TRCA to demonstrate value, respond to emerging needs, and maximize impact for communities and the environment.

• Facilitates the overall budget planning and development process working with divisional management teams
• Facilitates sessions with management to review preliminary budgets and incorporates required modifications based on available funding and business priorities
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to all levels of staff on the preparation of TRCA’s annual budget and quarterly reporting to ensure adherence to requirements, regulations, policies and procedures
• Reconciles, analyzes, verifies and provides accurate and current financials for internal and external variance reports
• Maintains a variety of finance, performance measurement and budgetary reports to meet ongoing internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Develops effective partnerships and business relationships across the organization supporting the development of innovative solutions to meet corporate goals and business needs
• Provides leadership and support to key business units across TRCA in the development of annual deliverables; confirms alignment of major projects to internal and external stakeholder strategic plans and initiatives
• Prepares background reports, correspondence, memos, reports and briefing notes

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in finance, business commerce, accounting, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning and/or strategic management

• Knowledge of financial systems, management controls, processes and tools
• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry)
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
• Able to self‑manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, Web Ex, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to…