LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services provides diagnostic testing and clinical laboratory services across Canada. Its offerings include clinic, at-home and mobile specimen collection, specialized tests such as prenatal screening, and digital health services. The company works with patients, healthcare providers, hospitals, long-term care organizations, businesses and pharmaceutical and clinical research partners.
Senior Business Analyst, Government Contracts — LifeLabs
Analyze healthcare contract performance with Power BI, SQL, and Excel, and deliver reporting and predictive insights for Ontario community programs. Support data governance and reporting obligations for government contracts.
Description
- Lead analytics, reporting, and performance measurement for government contract programs.
- Oversee contract reporting obligations and governance requirements.
- Extract, clean, analyze, and interpret data from internal and external sources.
- Track contract performance and program outcomes, ensuring contractual compliance.
- Use analysis and predictive modeling to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and performance drivers.
- Prepare program evaluation reports for internal teams and government partners.
- Turn complex data into insights that guide strategic decisions.
- Standardize, automate, and improve reporting processes.
- Create and maintain reporting documentation, governance frameworks, and operating procedures.
- Maintain and improve Power BI, Excel, and other dashboards, scorecards, and reports.
- Manage contract reporting obligations and support extensions, close-outs, and renewals.
- Apply data governance standards and ensure reporting data is accurate, complete, and consistent.
- Work with teams across Data Management, Decision Science, Operations, Medical Sciences, Client Services, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, IT, and other functions.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Lead change management to support adoption of reporting tools, dashboards, and data-led processes.
- Assess government programs, policies, and funding initiatives to support business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least five years of experience using advanced data analysis and visualization tools, including Power BI, Excel Power Pivots, and Microsoft SQL.
- Advanced Power BI knowledge and experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with SQL, Python, and R.
- Experience building datasets and composite models in Power BI and Microsoft SQL using unique joins.
- Experience creating Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel reports.
- Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels across the enterprise on projects and ad hoc requests.
- Ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.
- Initiative and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Healthcare industry experience is an asset.
- Experience in government or a regulated environment is an asset.
Benefits
- A 20-month contract, with possible extension depending on business needs.
- Opportunity to inform strategic decisions and show government partners the value of healthcare programs.
- A visible role with opportunities to advance innovation and data-informed decision-making.
- Work that supports programs serving communities across Ontario.