Data Analyst

Data Analyst

About Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC) and Hullo

We're the Vancouver Island Ferry Company, a modern Canadian ferry company transforming how we travel in British Columbia. It's all about being an easier, faster, and more enjoyable ferry experience.

Headquartered in Nanaimo and operating under our service brand Hullo, we will provide service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo. We're talking comfortable and reliable sailings in around 70 minutes, a seamless booking process complete with reservable seats, and refreshments that will be just that…fresh. Say goodbye to the biggest pain points of travel and be ready to be welcomed aboard with a smile and a "hullo".

The Hullo Culture

At Hullo, we're all about taking things to the next level Our obsession with safety and delivering an unforgettable guest experience is only matched by our passion for constant improvement. We don't settle for the ordinary - we encourage our employees to think outside the box, innovate and make waves. With data-driven decision making and a continuous improvement mindset, we are committed to raising the bar in everything we do.

VIFC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and any other category protected under applicable law. We welcome all qualified applicants who contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Location: Nanaimo (In office) or Vancouver (Hybrid - in office 3 days a week)

Core Responsibilities

Dashboard Development & Reporting

• Design, build, and maintain commercial dashboards focusing on sales performance, customer behaviour, ad performance, campaign analysis, and other consumer KPIs
• Migrate existing reporting from PowerBI to Metabase, establishing best practices for dashboard design and data visualization
• Create self-service dashboards that enable stakeholders across the organization to access and understand key metrics independently
• Develop operational, financial, and customer-focused reporting to support decision-making at all levels

Data Analysis & Insights

• Conduct ad hoc analysis to answer critical business questions and uncover opportunities for revenue growth and operational improvement
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights with a focus on the "so what" — connecting analysis directly to business impact
• Identify trends and patterns in customer behavior, booking patterns, and sales performance to inform commercial strategy
• Support new product development by providing data-driven insights and recommendations based on customer and market analysis

Data Infrastructure & Integration Strategy

• Define data requirements and integration strategies to ensure analytics needs are met as new systems and tools are implemented
• Partner with the Technical Product Manager to specify what data is needed, from which sources, and how it should flow into the analytics stack
• Work with customer data platforms (Segment CDP) and data warehouses to ensure clean, reliable data flows
• Evaluate new tools and data sources for their integration feasibility and impact on reporting capabilities
• Document data processes and create data dictionaries to support team understanding and self-sufficiency
• Ensure data quality and accessibility across systems through ongoing monitoring and collaboration with technical teams

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with Director , Commercial growth other non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, compelling way that drives action
• Act as the go-to person for data-related questions, providing guidance and insights to support decision-making
• Proactively identify opportunities where data and analytics can drive business value

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of experience in a data analyst, business intelligence analyst, or similar analytical role
• Consumer-facing business experience with demonstrated ability to analyze customer behavior, sales trends, and commercial metrics
• Data warehouse experience, including designing queries and working with structured customer data
• Proven track record of building dashboards and reports in BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms
• Strong SQL proficiency with the ability to write complex queries, joins, and aggregations
• Experience working with APIs, data connectors, and scripting (Python, R, or similar) to understand data integration possibilities and automate reporting workflows
• Commercial mindset: Ability to connect data insights to business outcomes and communicate the "so what" effectively
• Self-starter mentality: Comfortable working independently, problem-solving, and building your own skill set without constant technical supervision
• Experience with customer data platforms (CDPs) such as Segment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Desirable but not required

• Familiarity with Metabase or willingness to learn quickly
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques
• Experience supporting product development or growth initiatives

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person