Data Analyst

**Position Title**:Data Analyst

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Toronto HQ

**Requisition ID**: 25681

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. For the last 65 years as a family-owned business, our purpose has always been and continues to be to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.

**OVERVIEW**

Although primarily known around the world for its popular French fries and frozen appetizers, McCain is more than just a food company. Having become heavily invested and involved in digital agriculture, vertical farming, and expansion through acquisition, McCain has embarked on a digital transformation. Data & Analytics is a key enabler; we are making significant investments into our technological capabilities and policies to increase the quality of our data, the confidence of our teams to use this data to make decisions and drive value through the use of data.

We have a new and ambitious global Data & Analytics group, which serves as a resource to teams in our regions and global functions. To support this group and develop the next generation of well-rounded leaders, we have initiated a two-year rotational program and are currently recruiting analytics and business savvy professionals to join the Analytics Rotational Program within the Global Analytics team.

**HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS**:
The Analytics Rotational Program is designed to give those who are early in their career the opportunity to work with upto four different business areas within the Analytics function over a span of two-years. With each rotation lasting six months, the Rotational Analytics Analyst will have the chance to gain experience working in the Commercial, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain streams. Within each rotation, the analyst will work alongside team members on hands-on projects, combining both business and technical skills to help build data-driven solutions that aid in more efficient operations and informed decision making for the respective business functions. After completing the program, the analyst will have the opportunity to join one of the four teams of the rotation, based on their performance, preferences, and business needs at the time.

The Analytics Analyst will be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that brings together individuals with a wide range of experiences in business and technology. As such, this role requires both good business knowledge to understand the needs and problems facing the business, and technical knowledge of what’s possible from data and digital tools to address them. This role plays an important pivot point between our Data Technology team and the business teams, who we are working with to find ways to drive insights-led decision making.

**WHY JOIN US**
- Opportunity for a diverse experience that will give you a in-depth view of different business functions and how data and analytics is shaping them.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-moving, forward-thinking environment that is creating strong, positive impact across the organization.
- Contribute to the world’s leading and largest manufacturer of frozen potato products
- Exposure to a variety of technology-led projects from several functions
- Be a part of a diverse and inclusive community within a supportive, team-oriented culture

**WHAT TO EXPECT AS A ROTATIONAL ANALYTICS ANALYST**:

- Support data and analytics projects, which may include but not limited to developing and deploying analytics solutions, assessing requests from regional teams, data modelling, visuals/dashboard development, etc.
- Work with internal stakeholders to help define business needs and find appropriate solution, leveraging existing digital tools
- Develop documentation of digital solutions for future users and change management
- Identify opportunities for enhancing existing solutions and improving current processes
- Offer creative and innovative data-led solutions to business problems
- Work with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Technology team to execute analytics models, testing and delivery to production
- Continue to modernize data reporting / dashboards to improve adoption and usage

**SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL SHOW**:

- Strong interest in working across functional teams within the Data & Analytics group
- Analytical mind-set and demonstrated success in executing analytical work with big data
- Ability to think creatively to assess and address business problems
- Ability to connect the dots between business needs and technology-driven solutions
- Knowledge and experience working with data to drive decision making
- Strong awareness of data best practices and what’s possible with rich data
- Team-player attitude and openness to support varied projects and learn outside of comfort zone
- Self-starter qualities and desire to work independently as we