At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and enhance Power BI reports to transform data into actionable insights.
- Company: Join UNB's innovative IT team in Fredericton, NB.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, flexible work options, and tuition aid.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving decision-making through data visualization.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary diploma and 3 years of Power BI experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70998 - 70998 $ per year.
Discover the Opportunity
Fredericton, NB
In-person
Information Technology
Experienced
Full-time
Salary Range: $54,614 - $70,998 per annum
Closing Date: November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS) provides UNB with professional information and communication technology services, leadership, and expertise to ensure the UNB community can achieve its goals with the support of the best technologies of today and advances of tomorrow. The Technology Unit is responsible for the architecture, reliability, and security of the University's core technology platforms.
What We Offer:
- Full-time | 2-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid
- UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Director, Business Transformation, the Power BI Report Developer is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of Power BI reporting solutions that transform organizational data into accurate, accessible, and actionable information for decision-making, while ensuring compliance with established data governance, security, and reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that balance approved requirements with efficient data loading, reliable refresh performance, and a positive user experience.
- Design, build, test, and enhance reporting solutions that support analysis, decision-making, and clear communication of information.
- Configure visuals, filters, slicers, drill-through functionality, tooltips, navigation, and related features to meet reporting requirements.
- Apply data visualization and report design best practices to ensure reports are accurate, user-friendly, high-performing, and fit for purpose.
- Create and maintain semantic models using Power Query to prepare, cleanse, transform, merge, append, and shape approved data sources.
- Apply data modelling best practices to support reliable and maintainable reporting solutions.
- Review legacy reports and spreadsheet-based reporting processes to identify opportunities for consolidation and migration to Power BI.
- Gather and document reporting requirements and validate outputs with stakeholders prior to publication.
- Collaborate with report owners, data authorities, subject matter experts, and departmental partners to define report objectives, metrics, business rules, filters, security requirements, and acceptance criteria.
- Publish, maintain, and support reports within the Power BI Service.
- Maintain reporting documentation, version control practices, and support materials to ensure ongoing reliability and consistency.
- Deliver Power BI training and support to promote effective report use and strengthen reporting capabilities across the university.
- Create and maintain documentation, knowledge-base resources, templates, and standards to encourage consistent reporting practices and adoption.
- Contribute to team and departmental success through collaboration, initiative, knowledge sharing, and participation in university and departmental activities.
What You Bring:
- Post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience developing business reports, dashboards, or analytics solutions, including hands-on experience with Power BI report development and data preparation.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Additional Strengths: Microsoft Power BI report writer certification or professional certification in Power BI report development.
- Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design practices for reports and dashboards.
Power BI Report Developer in Fredericton employer: UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering
At UNB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values work-life balance and employee well-being. Our hybrid work model allows for flexible hours and remote options, ensuring that our Agreements Officers can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong commitment to employee growth through tuition aid and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, we foster a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our staff to make meaningful contributions to research and innovation in Fredericton.
Contact Details:
UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering Recruitment Team
