Data Analyst

Permanent Full Time 

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Canada Life is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join the Insurance Solutions team. As an important part of the Performance Measurement 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 geared to the audience.

The role will benefit from collaboration with actuaries, accountants, subject matter experts, and data scientists. If you are looking to become a subject matter expert on connected data and help guide the team in improving processes through data mining and analysis, this is the role for you.

What you will do

• Build, implement and maintain data models, custom reports, and dashboards, keeping in mind the needs of varied audiences
• Create presentations that are visually appealing and use strong communication skills to present to groups
• 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 throughout the entire analytics lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that meets business requirements
• Support existing data owners in their data management practices ensuring a single source of truth
• Work with large datasets that are not consistent, clean, or fully modelled
• Ensure best practices are followed with respect to data governance and structure
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate critical thinking and business acumen

What you will bring

• 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, Power Query, DAX, and Databricks, with experience creating interactive dashboards
• Capable of working with diverse data inputs and building a data mart that aligns with business requirements
• Proven ability to learn quickly and independently and handle multiple priorities in a challenging work environment
• Ability to work with little, to no documentation or instructions
• Demonstrated attention to detail - Able to produce high quality output under strict and accelerated timelines
• Driven to improve - the organization, processes, service performance, efficiency, etc.
• Knowledge of our organization, distribution channels, products, systems, and data is an asset
• Ability to write complex SQL queries to extract and integrate data from multiple data sources
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or R
• Hands-on experience with Azure compute services and a good understanding of how Azure Data Factory pipelines work (nice to have)

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London and Toronto.

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The base salary for this position is between $55,700 - $97,700 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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