Data Analytics Specialist

At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF), we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world-class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task—which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a Data Analytics Specialist to transform data into actionable insights that drive donor engagement and organizational performance. In this role, you’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that fuel fundraising innovation, strengthen digital strategies, and empower teams across the organization to make data driven decisions. By combining advanced analytics, data modelling, and governance, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting data-informed decision-making across fundraising and operational strategies.

More specifically, you will:

- Analyze donor data using advanced statistical techniques (clustering, forecasting) to uncover actionable insights.

- Design and evaluate A/B tests to optimize fundraising campaigns and donor journeys.

- Collaborate with Digital Marketing and cross-functional teams to operationalize analytics and measure campaign performance.

- Advise stakeholders on KPIs, ensuring alignment with evolving fundraising strategies and supporting monitoring processes.

- Enhance data quality and governance by preparing data, improving models, establishing standards, and collaborating with business units to ensure accuracy and readiness for future analytics use cases.

- Identify emerging philanthropic trends and prospect intelligence to support long-term organizational goals.

- Explore innovative tools (AI, automation) to improve efficiency and drive advanced analytics initiatives.

What you bring

We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important:

- Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related data analytics field, complemented by 4+ years of experience in advanced data analytics.

- Understanding of A/B testing, forecasting, and advanced statistical analysis techniques.

- Proficiency in the use of databases and cloud environments (e.g. Snowflake).

- Ability to accurately complete complex data querying (SQL).

- Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g. Python, R).

- Proactive, solutions oriented with a drive to identify, research, and troubleshoot problems.

- Ability to present work and findings to technical and non-technical audiences including executive management.

- Ability to manage and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment by adapting and modifying priorities, work requests and scopes.

- Ability to handle confidential information

- Experience with predictive modeling/machine learning and interest in the non-profit sector preferred.

- Affinity to our values of Think Big, Lead with Heart and Step Up

What you can expect

Ensuring that kids receive the best health care imaginable is no small task, therefore taking care of our team is a top priority. To help you power the possible and to support you in your health, well-being, and career growth, in additional to competitive compensation, we offer perks like a hybrid work environment (minimum of two days per week in office) and nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation, topnotch health and dental benefits, a health care spending account, a defined benefit pension plan, and a commitment to professional development.

The hiring range for this position is between $72,750 and $85,580. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the salary range will be determined by your experience, relevant skills, and qualifications as they relate to this role.

Please note that all team members of BCCHF are required to complete vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment.

We exist to power the possible. And that permeates every action we take. As a team, we push ourselves to: think big in how we boldly envisioning the future; step up in how we are accountable to ourselves, each other and our shared cause; and lead with heart in how we listen and engage with others.

BCCHF invites and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. As an organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and support, we welcome individuals whose lived experiences may further contribute to the rich diversification of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds at the Foundation.

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