Data Analyst - IT Architecture

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst in Toronto to turn trusted data into actionable insights, dashboards, and data products. You will support Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and business partners by preparing data, validating datasets, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

The role reports to the Director of Data Science and requires partnering across IT, Digital, and business teams. Ideal candidates are curious, organized, and eager to grow in a collaborative data science

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of experience working with data
• At least 1 year of experience with data, reporting, analytics, BI, data quality, or related project work
• Proficient with SQL and at least one analytics/visualization platform (Power BI, Looker, Data Studio, Tableau)
• Ability to translate business needs into clear data requirements or analysis steps
• Strong attention to detail with interest in data governance, privacy, security, and responsible data use
• Effective communication in a team environment and experience with Agile
• Foundational scripting in Python or R
• Experience with cloud analytics environments like Google Cloud Platform/BigQuery
• Curiosity, accountability, and willingness to learn daily
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Looker and Dataform experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supporting Data Scientists and Data Engineers with data preparation, validation, and repeatable analysis workflows
• Building and maintaining dashboards, visualizations, and reporting outputs for business teams
• Documenting data sources, business rules, definitions, access requirements, and data quality considerations
• Assisting with data pipeline tasks, including ETL rules and QA checks
• Monitoring data quality and lineage in data lake/warehouse environments
• Responding to data access, security, and review requests with IT, audit, legal, and stakeholders
• Collaborating with Data Science team to improve standards, templates, and ways of working
• Communicating findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinating audit process framework including periodic reviews and owner notifications

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Looker

Data Studio

Tableau

Python

R

Agile

Communication

Data governance

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Certificate in data analytics

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Looker

Data Studio

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:59 AM

At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value. Our mission is simple: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth.

Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do.

If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus.

Division: Data Science & IT Architecture

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

About the Role:

The Data Science team at Corus is looking for a Data Analyst to help turn trusted data into useful insights, reporting, and data products. In this role, you will support Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and business partners by preparing data,validatingdatasets, building dashboards, and helping teams use data with confidence.

Reporting to the Director of Data Science, you will collaborate with partners across IT, Digital, Broadcast Technology, and business teams. This role is well suited to someone who is curious, organized, comfortable learning new tools, and interested in growing within a collaborative data science practice.

You will contribute by:

• Supporting Data Scientists and Data Engineers with data preparation, data validation, and repeatable analysis workflows
• Helping build and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reporting outputs that make data easier for business teams to use
• Documenting data sources, business rules, definitions, access requirements, and known data quality considerations
• Assistingwith data pipeline and workflow tasks, includingsource datareview, ETL rules, QA checks, and connections to reporting or analytics tools
• Monitoring the integrity of datasets stored in data lake, data warehouse, or analytics environments, including versioning and data lineage notes where applicable
• Helping respond to data access, security, and review requests in partnership with IT, audit, legal/regulatory, and business stakeholders
• Collaborating with Data Science team members to improve team standards, reusable templates, and ways of working
• Communicating findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through concise documentation, visuals, and presentations
• Coordination of audit process framework including periodic reviews and notifications to business owners

Skills and experience you will bring:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science/Computer Programming, certificate in data analytics or related field along with 2+ years of experience working with data
• At least one year of relevant experience working with data, reporting, analytics, business intelligence, data quality, or related project work
• Comfort working with SQL, spreadsheet tools, and at least one analytics, dashboarding, or visualization platform such as Power BI, Looker, Data Studio, Tableau, or similar tools
• Ability to investigate data issues, ask thoughtful questions, and translate business needs into clear data requirements or analysis steps
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in data governance, privacy, security, and responsible use of data
• Required to communicate effectively in a team environment and explain technical information in a clear, accessible way
• Experience working with Agile
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and follow through on deliverables in a collaborative environment
• Foundational scripting or analytics experience in Python, R, or a comparable language is an asset.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics environments, such as Google Cloud Platform,BigQuery, or similar data platforms, is an asset.
• Curiosity, accountability, and a desire to learn every day
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate technical speech to non-technical audiences
• Looker and Dataform experience preferred

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [e-mail] .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.