Live job postings
1,170
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.46%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$80k
$80,000
Salary range
$60k – $100k
$60,000 – $100,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Financial Modeling & ForecastingExcel (Advanced – VBA, Power Query)Data Analysis & Visualization (Power BI / Tableau)Accounting Principles (IFRS/GAAP)SQL & Python for FinanceBusiness Intelligence PlatformsCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementRisk Management & ValuationERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)Project Management / Agile FinanceESG / Sustainable Finance Reporting
AI impact on this career
AI is automating routine data aggregation and standard reporting, reducing the need for junior analysts to manually pull and format data. However, AI tools (e.g., Copilot for Finance, GenAI for scenario modeling) are augmenting rather than replacing analysts, freeing them for higher-value interpretation and strategic advice. The number of entry-level analyst postings has slightly declined, but demand for senior analysts with strong judgment and business acumen remains robust. Proficiency in using AI tools to validate assumptions and generate insights is becoming a differentiator in the Canadian market.
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