Data Analyst

Atlantic Lottery; City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lottery organization in Canada is seeking a Data Analyst who can transform data into actionable insights to support decision-making in an Agile environment. The role requires 3+ years of experience in data analytics, strong SQL skills, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python or R. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, and enjoy working with complex datasets. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Extended health coverage

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Three weeks of vacation annually

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Transform data into actionable insights.
• Lead operational reporting and uncover trends.
• Support predictive modeling across the business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyze KPIs and refine dashboards.
• Collaborate in Agile sprints with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to business intelligence initiatives.
• Perform 'what-if' analyses and drive data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL proficiency

Python or R proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Problem-solving

Education

3+ years in data analytics or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data engineering concepts

Job description

Overview

🚀 Join Our Agile Team as a Data AnalystAre you passionate about turning data into powerful insights that drive real business decisions? We're expanding our Agile team and looking for a self-sufficient, analytical Data Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.As our Data Analyst, you'll transform data into actionable insights that power smarter decisions. You'll lead operational reporting, uncover trends, and support predictive modeling across the business. Your work will directly influence strategic planning and business intelligence initiatives. You'll also help streamline processes by identifying the tools, systems, and reports that keep our operations running smoothly?🌟

Why This Role Rocks : Deep Analytics : Dive into complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities that directly influence business decisions.Agile Collaboration : Collaborate in fast-paced, iterative sprints with developers, analysts, and stakeholders-where priorities shift and teamwork drives results.Professional Growth : Expand your skills in analytics, business intelligence, and process improvement, with opportunities to grow your career in a data-driven organization.🗓️

Apply By : Posting remains open until filled or interviews begin.💼 Salary Band : $75,200 - $122,200 - A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $76,000 - $86,000 at the time of this posting. (Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training and internal equity).📍 Work Location : Office or Hybrid option working from either our Moncton, NB or Halifax, NS Office.Onboarding / Probation : Full-time in-office for the first 6 months, based in Moncton, NB preferred.After Probation : You can choose to either continue working full-time in the office or switch to a hybrid model, coming into the office 2-3 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Actionable Insights : Conduct in-depth data analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor & Optimize Performance : Analyze KPIs, identify cost and revenue drivers, and continuously refine dashboards and metrics.
• Collaborate in Agile Sprints : Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Support Business Intelligence : Contribute to BI initiatives and maintain alignment with organizational standards and evolving tools.
• Drive Data-Driven Decisions : Detect issues early, perform "what-if" analyses, and provide analytics that inform planning across financial, customer, process, and workforce areas.
• Champion Data Consistency : Partner with business units and analysts to ensure high-quality, reliable reporting and shared understanding of performance frameworks.

🧠 What a Day Might Look Like : Morning : Join the daily stand-up, align on sprint priorities, and review data tasks. Midday : Analyze datasets, build queries, and collaborate on insights. Afternoon : Present findings, refine dashboards, and support decision-making. End-of-Day : Share learnings, update Jira, and contribute to retrospectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R).
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office product suite.
• Experience with data engineering concepts—such as building scalable data pipelines or working with cloud-based data infrastructure—is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with large, messy datasets.
• Must be 19 years of age or older to apply and reside in Atlantic Canada.

Assets (Nice to Have) : Experience in agile methodologies.Experience in the gaming industry.Understanding of Enterprise Data Strategy (EDS) principles and how they support scalable, insight-driven decision-making across business units.

AL Benefits : Extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision.Basic life insurance and disability.Defined Benefit Pension Plan.Three weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) and 13 paid statutory holidays. Plus, we have a vacation purchasing program.Wellness Support : Wellness programs focused on physical and nutritional health (and more), 3 paid personal care days and a 24 / 7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.Two volunteer days per year.Career advancement opportunities.

Recruitment Process : Over the past few years, we have embraced meaningful changes in our workplace, including enhancements to our hiring practices. Our typical recruitment process includes two in-person interviews, an assignment and / or scenario-based questions to assess your knowledge, behavioral or cognitive assessments, and verification of relevant certifications, where applicable. All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Depending on the role, financial, educational, and credential verifications may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.

About Atlantic Lottery : Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Today\'s Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeALWe are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East : New Brunswick Nova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandNewfoundland

Other Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and mandatory criminal background checks. Financial and educational background checks may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.