Data Analyst

Farm Boy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh food retailer in Ottawa is seeking a Data Analyst to interpret data and provide insights supporting business decisions. The role involves managing databases, preparing reports, and analyzing trends. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary education and experience in data analysis, with strong skills in SQL and statistical packages. This position promotes a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Accommodation available for disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Data/Business Data Analyst experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques.
• Develop and implement databases and data collection systems.
• Prepare business reports by collecting and summarizing data.

Skills

Data analysis

Database management

Statistical analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration and/or Data Analysis

Tools

SQL

Excel

Business Objects

Job description

Overview

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments. As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice-President, Replenishment & Supply Chain Administration, this role is responsible for turning data into information and insights that support business decisions with the purpose of achieving Farm Boy’s vision, maximizing sales, and enabling the strategic growth of the company. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities

• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain database systems.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret business trends or patterns in complex data set.
• Filter and organize data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
• Prepare business reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing operational information and trends.
• Conduct and coordinate product, market, operational and related research to support business planning within the various departments of the business.
• Create informative and operative reporting that highlights relevant business patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Own and deliver ad-hoc data requests and analytics; effectively managing timelines and prioritizing work.
• Conceptualize, create, maintain and report on a variety of subjects pertaining to various aspects of the business.
• May be required to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education in Business Administration and/or Data Analysis plus a minimum of 2 years of Data/Business Data Analyst experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth technical experience with data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks).
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disperse significant amounts of information with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in report writing and presenting results with a superior standard of quality.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and oral.
• Solid knowledge of retail industry and food products.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining priorities and a high level of performance.
• Fluency in English and French shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Performing extensive and repetitive data entry.
• Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation.
• Possible exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.

Additional Information

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.