Analyst, Data & Analytics

The Canada Life Assurance Company•Toronto, ON

84d•CA$65,800 - CA$87,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Canada Life is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join the Insurance Solutions team. As a part of the Performance Management area, this role will be responsible for supporting the data management, analysis, and reporting needs of the department. The Data Analyst supports decision-making, monitors business performance, and provides actionable insights using analytics and visualizations tailored to different audiences. The role will benefit from collaboration with subject matter experts and data scientists. If you are looking to become a subject matter expert in connected data and help guide the team in improving processes through data mining and analysis, this is the role for you. Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto and London.

Requirements

University or College education in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with raw data and manipulating large datasets
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, data modelling, and Databricks, with experience creating interactive dashboards
Ability to work with diverse data inputs and build data marts aligned with business requirements
Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with little to no documentation or instructions
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality outputs under tight timelines
Driven to continuously improve processes, performance, and efficiency
Ability to write complex SQL queries to extract and integrate data from multiple sources
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R
Hands-on experience with Azure compute services and a good understanding of Azure Data Factory pipelines

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the organization, distribution channels, products, systems, and data is an asset
Preferred: Microsoft Certified – Azure Data Analyst Associate (Power BI) certification

Responsibilities

Build, implement, and maintain data models, custom reports, and dashboards, keeping in mind the needs of varied audiences
Create visually compelling presentations and use strong communication skills to present them to stakeholders (ability to build a narrative that outlines the background and highlights the impact of initiatives)
Identify opportunities to ingest data, prioritize data needs, and build data marts to drive efficiencies in reporting functions
Leverage data expertise to support new initiatives through analysis and ongoing reporting across the entire analytics lifecycle
Communicate requirements to the Technology team for development and ensure smooth deployment of data projects after performing data quality testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs
Support existing data owners in their data management practices, ensuring a single source of truth
Work with large datasets that may be inconsistent, unclean, or not fully modeled
Ensure best practices are followed with respect to data governance and structure
Communicate effectively while demonstrating critical thinking and business acumen

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement
Access to industry-leading learning programs
Up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
$5,000 mental health benefit
In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Additional investment options
Employee recognition programs
Service milestone celebrations
Employee discounts
Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events