Data & BI Analyst

Cognizant; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company seeks a skilled Data & BI Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. You will build data pipelines, develop dashboards, and lead data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of relevant experience and proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and cloud data platforms like Snowflake. This remote position supports a healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and data governance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools and ETL/automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines integrating SQL, Snowflake, and other cloud platforms.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and reports using Power BI and Tableau.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management.

Skills

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Data governance

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

Statistical analysis

Agile methodologies

Tools

Collibra

Alteryx

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the role

As a Data & BI Analyst, you will make an impact by transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. You will be a valued member of the Data Analytics team, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple domains to design scalable data solutions and deliver compelling visualizations.

In this role, you will:

• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines integrating SQL, Snowflake, and other cloud platforms to ensure data accuracy and availability.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and reports using Power BI and Tableau to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management and data quality monitoring using Collibra and related tools.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions and deliver impactful data stories.
• Implement automated data quality checks and lineage tracking to maintain trust and compliance across enterprise datasets.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and data governance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.
• Hands‑on experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation) and ETL/automation tools like Alteryx.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data storytelling for business impact.
• Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.

These will help you stand out

• Knowledge of Python, R, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with Power Platform and integration with BI solutions.
• Experience designing enterprise data governance frameworks and KPI dashboards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to lead cross‑functional workshops.
• Exposure to predictive analytics and machine learning concepts.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.