Databricks Data Analyst Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

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We are looking for Senior Analysts to join Canada Life's Business Enablement, Data Analytics & Reporting team. We are currently hiring for multiple Senior Data Analyst roles and are seeking candidates with experience across one or more of the following skill sets:

We're hiring for experience in the following areas:

• Senior BI Analyst - Core BI delivery focused on requirements, KPI definition, analysis, and Power BI reporting using curated datasets
• Senior BI Specialist - Endtoend delivery specialists combining advanced Power BI development with strong dataengineering capability, owning solutions from discovery through build, validation, and rollout
• Senior Data Foundation Analyst - Dataengineering-focused role responsible for building, enriching, and governing data pipelines and datasets that enable downstream BI and analytics

As a Senior Analyst you will join Canada Life's Business Enablement, Data Analytics and Reporting team. In this role you will support all Canada Operations and Business Enablement teams with the ideation, development, implementation, and maintenance of analytics solutions ranging from descriptive and diagnostic to predictive.

The Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics is a data subject matter expert enhancing decision making, monitoring business performance, providing actionable insight, and driving operational efficiencies using advanced analytics and statistical techniques.

In this role, you will model, analyze, and predict complex business processes. You will translate business requirements into data, reporting, and analytics projects, which you will oversee and support throughout their entire lifecycle.

What you will do

• Translate business needs into data requirements; collect, integrate, clean, model, and analyze large datasets; and visualize and present insights to business leaders
• Build, implement and maintain data models, custom reports, and dashboards
• Use Azure Databricks and advanced SQL to transform and model data, and Power BI to deliver governed, insightdriven reporting and analytics solutions
• Work with large datasets that are not consistent, clean, or fully modelled
• Apply strong communication, influence, and strategic thinking to shape analytics solutions and drive business decisions
• Define, implement, and monitor metrics and KPIs and ensure ongoing strategic alignment with short and long-term business objectives
• Enable effective, efficient working relationships with business partners
• Work closely with senior leaders to understand business drivers and enable them to make decisions based on data
• Oversee and support projects throughout the entire analytics lifecycle
• Assist the business in the ideation of new analytics initiatives ranging from descriptive, diagnostic, predictive to prescriptive
• Present and communicate insights and recommendations in a visual and simplified manner
• Retrieve, integrate, and transform data from multiple systems using SQL, Python, and other scripting languages

What you will bring

• 3-5 years of relevant experience and a master's degree in related field of study, or an equivalent combination of bachelor's degree and extensive related experience
• Strong experience in working with data analytics tools (SQL, Python), Databases (SQL Server), Cloud (Azure, Databricks), data visualization tools (Power BI) with demonstrated experience at creating interactive dashboards
• Ability to write complex and efficient SQL and Python queries to extract, integrate and transform data from multiple sources and automate data pipelines
• Advanced skills in Power BI, Data Modeling, Power Query, and DAX
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL300) certification preferred
• Strong experience working with raw data and manipulating large datasets
• Subject matter expertise in data analytics and statistical modelling
• Polished communication and presentation skills to audiences including senior leadership
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving and to monetize value for the organization
• Ability to work with little to no documentation or instruction
• Think outside the box and identify solutions to overcome obstacles
• Proven ability to learn and handle multiple priorities in a challenging work environment
• Experience within the Financial Services sector would be an asset
• Reliability Status Security Clearance - this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada  website.  The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.
   

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The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We're united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We're looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. 

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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