Data Analyst

Zensurance; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech company is looking for a Data Analyst to join their Data Team. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, building data models, and utilizing BI tools to transform data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with SQL and dbt, along with a background in Statistics or related fields. This position is remote and allows for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Remote-first setup

Home office allowance

Flexible health and dental plans

Education assistance reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of working experience with SQL.
• 2+ years of working experience with dbt.
• Experience with a cloud data warehouse.
• Experience with a BI Tool.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to design and build scalable systems.
• Build and test data models using SQL and dbt.
• Expose high-quality and documented data sets to end users.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data modeling

Communication

Education

University degree or college diploma in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

dbt

Cloud data warehouse (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)

BI Tool (e.g., Looker)

Job description

About Us

Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital‑first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.

Industry Recognition

• Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024)
• Top Insurance Employers (2022)

Job Overview

We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our Data Team. The Data Team ensures that the business has access to reliable and actionable data to inform product development and meet business objectives. In this role, you will work with the Engineering Department to collect, model, and analyze data, help the company become more productive and profitable, and transform raw data into usable models. This is a remote position and can be performed from anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders and the data team to design and build scalable, user‑friendly systems for our customers.
• Build and test data models using SQL and dbt.
• Expose high‑quality and documented data sets to end users through our BI tool.
• Debug data quality issues as they arise.
• Work with stakeholders such as Product Managers, Product Analysts, and Developers, providing ad‑hoc analyses.
• Follow proper data architecture and development paradigms.
• Discuss strategy and outline trade‑offs of potential software solutions.
• Perform data analysis to support external teams.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program (preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of working experience with SQL.
• 2+ years of working experience with dbt (data build tool).
• Experience with a cloud data warehouse (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Experience with a BI Tool and creating data visualizations (e.g., Looker).
• Experience turning data into actionable insights.
• Experience building analytical data models.
• Able to communicate efficiently with stakeholders, both verbally and written.

Nice to Have

• Experience working as part of a data team.
• A background in Statistics.
• Experience working with and assisting data consumers.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with prompt engineering.
• Prior Insurance domain knowledge.
• A passion for clean, reusable, and well‑structured code.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in requests.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote‑first setup for added flexibility.
• Home office allowance.
• All‑necessary tech equipment.
• Half days before public holidays.
• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support.
• Health & personal spending accounts.
• Parental leave top‑up.
• Education assistance reimbursement.
• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams.
• Virtual & in‑person team‑building events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know and we’ll help.