Data Insights Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canadian Blood Services Full time

Overview


Canadian Blood Services is a leading organization in the field of blood donation and distribution, with a vision to save and improve lives through innovative solutions and collaboration.



Estimated Salary: $84,400 - $104,108 per annum.

About the Role


The Data Insights Specialist will play a critical role in harnessing data for advanced mathematical programming, statistical modelling, and simulation modelling to generate insights and decision-making tools. Reporting to the Team Lead, Data & Analytics Centre for Excellence, this individual will bring profound expertise in creating advanced visualizations and interactive applications, essential for informed decision-making and translating knowledge.



Key Responsibilities



  • Leveraging skills in business intelligence, define and refine products related to the Healthy Donor Base Analytics & Modeling strategic initiative, creating actionable analytical solutions that drive business value.
  • Utilizing expertise in solution delivery and data visualization, highlight the capabilities of analytics to business users, ensuring they understand how to leverage data insights effectively.
  • Harnessing knowledge in business intelligence architecture, design and implement product solutions that encompass glossaries, data visualizations, methodological approaches, and deployment strategies to enhance decision-making.
  • Employing analytical skills, generate data-driven features that distill business-relevant concepts, enabling more informed and effective decision-making processes across the organization.
  • Collaborating with domain experts, integrate business intelligence products into decision-making frameworks and tools, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational needs.
  • Applying skills in conceptual modeling, interpret and transform business requirements into detailed conceptual models and prototypes, providing clarity and structure to complex data.
  • Translating complex data models into interactive tools, foster consensus and understanding among stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and technical expertise levels.
  • Driving thought leadership, engage in or facilitate knowledge-sharing activities to advance organizational understanding and drive innovation within the business intelligence space.
  • Partnering with stakeholders and leadership, help shape, propel, and socialize analytical products that align with organizational goals, ensuring successful adoption and integration of business intelligence solutions.


Desired Education and Skills



  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in BI development, with a strong record of accomplishment of working on data visualization projects.
  • Proven experience in handling, analyzing, and visualizing data.
  • Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI etc.
  • Advanced skills in creating complex and interactive data visualizations.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with other programming languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript, especially for data manipulation and preparation.
  • Experience with database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.


Benefits



  • 4 weeks' vacation time.
  • Annual performance award up to 6% of salary.
  • Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.


Work Arrangements



  • This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
  • You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
  • If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, twice quarterly for in-person team meetings when required.


Diversity and Inclusion


We are committed to reflecting Canada's population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.



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