Data Analyst

The North West Company; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a meticulous Data Analyst in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves conducting in-depth business and transactional data analysis to recommend strategies that enhance performance and profitability. Ideal candidates hold an undergraduate degree in business or related fields, possess advanced analytical skills, and are proficient in tools like Excel and Tableau. NWC offers a competitive salary and encourages diverse applicants to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth and development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis to improve business performance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business and transactional data analysis.
• Assist in developing business cases and project schedules.
• Monitor KPIs and provide analytical insights.

Skills

Business data analysis

Analytical skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Programming languages knowledge

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, data science, maths, or a related field

Master’s degree in Data Science

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

Alteryx

Python

Job description

The North West Company (NWC) is seeking a meticulous and analytical Data Analyst to join our Strategy, Planning, and Analytics department. This cross‑functional role involves working closely with key stakeholders across NWC Business Units and departments to execute data analytics that facilitate customer‑driven decisions, actions, and outcomes. The ideal candidate will analyze business data, trends, and transactional data to recommend strategies that enhance business performance and profitability.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and the chance to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under‑served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value proposition is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

• Business Data Analysis
  • Conduct business data analysis using appropriate methods of data collection, modeling, visualization, problem‑solving, and analytical models.
  • Assist in the development and writing of business cases, project charters, and project schedules.
  • Run scheduled and ad‑hoc reports to identify, analyse, and interpret trends in complex data sets.
  • Work with the team to operationalise, streamline, and refine processes and reporting.
  • Identify and analyse competition and market trends to recommend strategies.
  • Assist in refining the long‑term strategic plan and work closely with management to prioritise business and information needs.
  • Recommend and document quality metrics, ensuring they are tracked and analysed.
  • Provide support and analyses on ad‑hoc projects.
• Transactional Data Analysis
  • Conduct deep‑dive analyses to study key area trends and opportunities to drive customer satisfaction and business improvements.
  • Run ad‑hoc analyses to identify and recommend innovative strategies using data visualization, modelling tools, and programming languages such as Tableau, Power BI, Oracle Analytics, Python, Power Query, Alteryx, and Power Excel.
  • Research industry trends and best practices to recommend innovative programmes and improvements.
  • Analyse performance against banner, group, and departmental objectives.
  • Monitor approved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and suggest improvement steps.
  • Communicate KPI results regularly to various departments and provide other ad‑hoc analytics as requested.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in business, data science, maths, or a related field.
• Previous analytics experience considered an asset.
• Master’s degree in Data Science is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Power Query.
• Working knowledge of programming languages (SQL, Python, R, C++, etc.).
• Working knowledge of visualisation tools and modelling software (Tableau, Power BI, Oracle Analytics, Alteryx, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience analysing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work across organisational lines.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to recognise trends and provide solutions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Some travel required (approximately 7 days per year, domestic or international).

Location:

Winnipeg, MB (on‑site)

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Data Analytics

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organisation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.

This position adheres to the Corporate Application Process Guidelines.