Data Analyst

PLATO; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PLATO, Canada's largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company, seeks an experienced Data Analyst to deliver data-driven insights using Microsoft technologies. The role focuses on building dashboards, analyzing complex datasets, and partnering with business and technical stakeholders to turn data into actionable intelligence.

Strong skills in Power BI, SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, analytics, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI for dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric to support enterprise analytics and data platforms.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL for data extraction, validation, and reporting.
• Experience using Azure Data Factory (ADF) for data integration and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and interpret business and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, scorecards, and reports using Power BI and Microsoft analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into analytics solutions.
• Utilize Microsoft Fabric to support enterprise analytics, reporting, data integration, and modern data platform capabilities.
• Develop and optimize queries using SQL Server and Azure SQL to extract, analyze, and report on enterprise data.

Job description

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada's largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We're a team that shows up for each other, whether that's tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada's largest Indigenous-owned software testing company, we're proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Duration: Oct 6, 2026 - May 30, 2027

Security Clearance: Reliability or higher is required at time of application

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience working within Microsoft technology environments to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making. The successful candidate will analyze complex datasets, develop dashboards and reports, identify trends and opportunities, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to transform data into actionable intelligence.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced data visualization skills, and hands‑on experience with Microsoft data and analytics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and interpret business and operational data to identify trends, risks, performance indicators, and opportunities for improvement.


• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, scorecards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and Microsoft analytics platforms.


• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into meaningful analytics solutions and actionable business insights.


• Utilize Microsoft Fabric to support enterprise analytics, reporting, data integration, and modern data platform capabilities.


• Develop and optimize queries using SQL Server and Azure SQL to extract, analyze, validate, and report on enterprise data.


• Leverage Azure Data Factory (ADF) to support data integration, transformation, and the movement of data across enterprise systems and reporting platforms.


• Use Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, to perform data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and ad hoc reporting activities.


• Perform data validation, profiling, and quality assessments to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of enterprise data assets.


• Support the development and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and reporting standards used for operational and strategic decision-making.


• Contribute to data governance, metadata management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance organizational data maturity and reporting capabilities.


• Present analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders through effective data visualization and storytelling.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, analytics, or a related field.


• Advanced proficiency in Power BI for developing dashboards, reports, scorecards, visualizations, and business intelligence solutions.


• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric to support enterprise analytics, reporting, and data platform capabilities.


• Strong experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL for data extraction, analysis, validation, and reporting.


• Experience using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to support data integration, transformation, and data pipeline processes.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.


• Experience gathering requirements and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver reporting and analytics solutions.


• Knowledge of data quality, data profiling, metadata management, and data governance principles.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real-world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we're here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.