Business Analyst, Economic Development Research

Position Details

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 2026-10-12
• Hourly Rate/Salary: $91,701.00 - $122,268.00
• Hours of Work: 35
• Work Location: Civic Centre (Hybrid Workplace)
• Department: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Economic Dev Office , Sector Develop and Economic Partners
• Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Job Summary

Are you curious about how cities grow, what drives businesses investment decisions, and how entrepreneurs scale their ideas? The City of Mississauga is seeking a highly motivated analyst to help guide economic development strategy, business growth initiatives, and investment attraction efforts in one of Canada's largest and most dynamic cities.

This role is ideal for an individual who combines strong analytical skills with critical thinking, applied research capabilities, effective communication, and commitment to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advance economic research and analysis to inform strategic initiatives related to investment attraction, identifying emerging growth opportunities, supporting local business competitiveness, and strengthening entrepreneurship.
• Analyze and communicate the local economic relevance of key business, investment, real estate, and labour market trends.
• Develop and maintain databases and business information materials.
• Provide project leadership and/or contribute to strategic studies, program development, divisional resourcing, funding applications, and feasibility studies.
• Lead and/or contribute to internal and external stakeholder engagement initiatives and special projects.
• Represent the division on internal and external committees and working groups.
• Respond to ad hoc information requests from internal and external stakeholders, including Council members, City leadership, and industry partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Economics, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Data Analytics or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience required
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and complete projects successfully.
• Exceptional qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex and diverse sources of information to generate actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to communicate research findings through charts, tables, graphs, presentations, and written reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, with the ability to quickly learn and leverage new analytical tools and technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market, business, entrepreneurship, and economic development trends and drivers as they relate to municipal economies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, political acuity, diplomacy, and commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca