Business intelligence analyst

The business intelligence analyst has extensive knowledge of database technologies, particularly in the use of analytical and reporting tools .

Main tasks highest paying careers

• Design and implement enterprise-wide data analysis and reporting solutions;

• Analyze data from internal and external sources;

• Communicate analysis results and make recommendations to senior management;

• Develop data cleaning rules.

Training

To appeal to employers, a candidate should have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Some choices: 

Management or administrative sciences at

HEC Montréal (path in business analysis or business intelligence or information technologies with supervised project or with thesis);

Laval (specialization in organizational information systems with thesis);

Laval (specialization in information technology management with intervention project);

Sherbrooke (concentration in electronic commerce management or in business intelligence strategy with project and essay or with thesis OR governance, audit and security of information technologies with essay).

You can also do a diploma in business intelligence strategies or a microprogram in business intelligence strategies, both offered in Sherbrooke (Longueuil campus).

Skills

Several years of experience in database queries, in writing stored procedures, in online analytical processing (OLAP) and in hypercube technology. What else? Excellent written and oral communication skills!

Salary

According to Métiers Québec, the average annual salary of a business intelligence analyst with 10 years of experience was in 2018:

$ 50,000 for an intermediate business intelligence analyst;

$ 77,900 for an intermediate e-commerce analyst;

$ 82,900 for a senior business intelligence analyst;

$ 92,500 for a business intelligence architect.