Business Intelligence Developer III

First Canadian Financial Group•Sherwood Park, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

First Canadian is a national organization experiencing unprecedented growth. We aim to hire bright, hard-working people who share our values and are committed to learning, career growth, and opportunity. We seek employees who support the organization long-term and believe in celebrating employee success by asking for opinions and feedback to continue being a Great Place to Work. The Business Intelligence Developer III is a senior technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing data intelligence solutions that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role leverages Microsoft and IBM data platforms, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers high-quality analytics solutions while driving continuous improvement and supporting business intelligence initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
5-7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related roles
Advanced proficiency in T-SQL and relational databases is required
Advanced proficiency in data warehousing concepts, data modeling and ETL processes is required
Experience with Power BI (Power BI Services, Desktop, Power Query, DAX, Administration) is required
Experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, OneLake, Notebooks) or equivalent is required
Fluent in English with proven competencies in verbal and written communication is required.
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) is required
Successful completion of a credit check, criminal background check, education verification, and employment reference checks is required before employment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, PySpark or R is an asset
Experience with Cognos v11.x (Framework Manager, Report Studio, Administration, Motio PI/CI) is an asset
Experience with IBM iSeries and DB2 Experience is an asset
Fluent in French with proven competencies in verbal and written communication is an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop analytics solutions using Power BI for new and existing applications, Power BI for innovated solutions, and adapting to emerging BI tools.
Transform business requirements into effective BI solutions.
Design, build, and deploy robust BI reporting frameworks and data visualization tools.
Maintain and support data analytics and corporate reporting systems for optimal performance and reliability.
Monitor BI platform performance, manage user permissions, and ensure the scalability of the infrastructure.
Evaluate, improve, and upgrade existing BI systems as needed.
Manage development ticket queues with a focus on quality, problem-solving, and efficient delivery.
Conduct unit testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance on analytics deliverables.
Ensure analytics solutions meet organizational standards and deliver high user satisfaction.
Oversee customer communication, gather and provide feedback, share insights with team.
Provide advanced data analysis through database querying with T-SQL or PySpark, ETL, and data pipelines.
Provide data modeling for analytics to ensure efficient data processing and accessibility.
Generate strategic insights from data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Develop and update comprehensive technical documentation.
Act as a trusted advisor and technical leader, influencing data strategy and analytics best practices across the organization.
Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing, coaching, and technical guidance.
Lead complex analytics initiatives and provide direction on solution design, architecture, and development standards.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, operational efficiency, and analytics maturity.
Foster strong stakeholder relationships and effectively manage competing priorities to deliver business value.
Champion change initiatives related to data modernization, reporting platforms, and analytics capabilities.
Demonstrate workplace professionalism and contribute to team-oriented efforts.
Adhere to all corporate business policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.