Data Analyst

Overview:
It’s an exciting time to be at OSL Retail Services, working for a people focused company that’s at the top of its game. The momentum we’ve generated in recent years with our commitments to client customers, innovation, business results, and an entrepreneurial spirit has created energy, enthusiasm, and engagement among our employees that is pushing us to new heights. And we’re on the lookout for talented people who share our vision and values and want to join us in this journey.

OSL was established in 2012 in Mississauga, Ontario, to provide clients with customized designed sales solutions in retail, direct sales, merchandising and customer acquisition.

**The Company**:
At OSL, our culture is our foundation. Passionate employees, great customer service and long-term relationships are all built upon that foundation. We value people, passion, honesty, respect, and integrity. Our Vision to be the premier sales organization in North America by 2025, enriching the lives of all people and the communities we live in. Our Values, Belonging, Collaboration, Responsibility, Passion, Over Achievement, Innovation

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Manager, Data Governance and Engineering, the** Data Analyst** (8 Month Contract) will be responsible for building and maintaining reliable data pipelines, writing and optimizing SQL queries, and preparing clean, structured data sets for use across retail operations. Knowledge of Python for automation and scripting is a plus.

**Responsibilities**:

- Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from various data sources.
- Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to support regular data ingestion and processing.
- Perform data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation across data sources to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Work closely with operations teams to integrate new data sources and automate recurring data tasks.
- Document all data sources, transformation logic, business rules, and workflows in a clear and standardized format.
- Monitor data quality and integrity across systems and reports and troubleshoot discrepancies or errors.

**Who we’re looking for**:

- 2-3 years of working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
- Technical knowledge of data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
- Strong knowledge of and experience with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) and Excel formulas and macros
- Knowledge of programming (python or R) or ETL tools (Alteryx or Knime) is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational, written & verbal communication skills
- Confidence and ability to work in a highly visible, fast-paced environment with mínimal supervision, capable of delivering quality results with high expectations of workload output
- Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
- BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics an asset

**What’s in it for you**:

- Competitive Hourly Compensation of $30.00 to $40.00 Hourly CAD
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career
- Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
- A supportive workplace culture and work environment

**The Interview Process**:

- ** Stage 1**: If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first conversation with the recruiter.
- ** Stage 2**: The next step is a face-to-face conversation with the hiring manager.
- **Stage 3**: The final step is an in-person interview with the hiring manager and a Skills assessment session will be administered on site.
- Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._
- OSL is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply._