Business Intelligence Specialist

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist to transform data into actionable insights in a collaborative, in-office environment in Dartmouth, NS. You’ll design scalable data solutions and dashboards that support strategic initiatives and improve business performance.

You will partner with stakeholders across functions, translate business problems into data solutions, and uphold data governance while ensuring data is accurate and accessible for decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in BI or data analytics within manufacturing.
• Strong SQL and data warehouse concepts.
• Experience with data visualization tools, Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data sources serving as the source of truth across functions.
• Design dashboards aligning with business needs to enable data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate on analytics projects and ensure data governance & integrity.
• Identify improvements for the data warehouse and reporting architecture.

Skills

SQL Proficiency

Data Warehousing

Tableau

Alteryx

Stakeholder comms

Education

Data Analytics Degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts business performance? We’re looking for a Business Intelligence Specialist to join our team and help drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. As a Business Intelligence Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping how data is used to support strategic initiatives. You’ll be responsible for developing scalable data solutions, designing impactful dashboards, and collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges. Your work will ensure that data is not only accessible but also meaningful and aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data sources that serve as the “source of truth” for the organization, ensuring they can be effectively utilized and repurposed across various business functions.
• Design and implement dashboards that align with business requirements and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues in executing data analytics projects for solutioning business problems, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
• Support and uphold data governance policies across all departments to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for enhancement with the Data Warehouse and related reporting architecture.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in relevant field (Data Analytics, Business, Information Management, Math and Statistics, Computer Science or Engineering).
• These criteria can be offset with other relevant post-secondary or certifications and additional years of work experience.
• Relevant certifications or diplomas in data and analytics are considered an asset.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a business intelligence or data analyst role, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of data warehouse structures and proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases.
• Skilled in data visualization tools and techniques, Tableau preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, and profiling tools, Alteryx preferred.
• Confident communicating clearly and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience translating business problems to data solutions to enable data driven decision making.
• Comfortable creating improvement solutions and ideas to resolve business problems.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.