Data Analyst – Insurance Domain

CGI; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Halifax is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This hybrid role involves working with Azure technologies and delivering data-centric initiatives within the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will possess skills in SQL, ETL processes, and data platforms, while aiming to optimize data processes and support project lifecycles. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary range of $60,000 to $120,000.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years as a Data Analyst in the Insurance Domain.
• Hands-on experience in SQL, ETL processes, and modern Azure-based data platforms.
• Experience with data mapping and metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements.
• Conduct requirements-gathering sessions for data-centric projects.
• Analyze and optimize existing systems and data processes.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Support data modeling and data governance efforts.
• Validate requirements and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Create data flow diagrams and process models.
• Work with Azure Databricks to design data pipelines.

Skills

English

Python

Tools

Azure Data Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Position Description

At CGI, we are seeking an experienced and driven Data Analyst with strong data engineering and data platform capabilities. In this hybrid role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, focusing on data‑centric initiatives in the insurance domain. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in SQL, ETL processes, and modern Azure‑based data platforms (including Databricks and Medallion architecture), along with strong skills in business requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, and supporting the full project lifecycle. This is a permanent, full‑time role based in Atlantic Canada on a hybrid basis (2–3 days in office).

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system owners, business users, and data engineering teams to define and document data requirements, operational goals, and analytics needs.
• Lead requirements‑gathering sessions for data‑centric projects to improve business processes and information flow.
• Analyze existing systems and data processes to identify areas for enhancement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for developers, data engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Support data modeling, data quality, and data governance efforts by providing clear and structured documentation.
• Create process models, data flow diagrams, use cases, and user stories to communicate solutions.
• Validate business requirements, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and coordinate with QA teams to ensure solution quality.
• Participate in the design and delivery of ETL workflows, data mappings, and integration logic.
• Work with Azure Databricks to design and optimize data pipelines following Medallion architecture principles (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Ensure alignment of system solutions with enterprise data architecture and compliance standards.
• Work across both in‑person and virtual teams in a hybrid work environment.

Required Qualifications to be Successful in this Role

4–6 years as a Data Analyst in Insurance Domain.

Technical Skills & Tools (Must Have)

• Azure Data Fabric
• Azure Data Factory
• Dataflows
• Medallion Architecture
• Databricks and Synapse
• Python and related libraries (e.g., Pandas, PySpark) for ETL and data processing in Databricks
• Data Mapping, Lineage, and Metadata management
• Power BI / Tableau for reporting and visualization
• Strong SQL, ETL/ELT, and cloud data architecture expertise
• Experience with semantic models, dataflows, and reusable datasets
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000.00–$120,000.00. This role is an existing vacancy.

Skills

• English
• Python

What You Can Expect from Us

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal‑opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.