Analyst, Data & Analytics

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

1d • 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience and a university or college degree 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the organization, distribution channels, products, systems, and data is an asset
• Hands-on experience with Azure compute services and a good understanding of Azure Data Factory pipelines
• 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

• 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 additional investment 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree