Data Solutions Engineer

Weston Forest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Weston Forest is seeking a Data Solutions Engineer to turn business questions into practical technology. You'll partner with Sales, Operations, Finance and other teams to design analytics and applications that improve decision making.

This role blends BI, data engineering, and automation to deliver measurable value, not just dashboards. From building interactive dashboards to automating data pipelines and reporting tools, you’ll work across the full solution lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of analytics, BI, software development, data engineering, or related roles.
• Strong SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI skills.
• Experience designing dashboards, applications, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges and propose practical tech solutions.
• Design and deliver scalable business, application, and data solutions using existing platforms and standards.
• Create intuitive dashboards, portals, and reports to present complex data clearly.
• Develop automation tools to eliminate manual processes and boost productivity.
• Build analytics with SQL, Power BI, Python and other technologies.
• Maintain data integrations, datasets, and semantic models.
• Support enterprise reporting, BI, and data governance initiatives.
• Explore AI/ML opportunities where they add measurable value.
• Participate in design, testing, deployment, training, and support.
• Continuously improve analytics across the organization.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel/Power Query

Data modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Analytics / Software Engineering / Business Analytics / Mathematics

Tools

APIs

Git

ETL/ELT

Relational databases

Data warehousing

Job description

Location: Brampton, ON (Head Office) – Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: IT & Data Analytics

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 (compensation is based on experience)

Competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Build solutions that make a real business impact.

At Weston Forest, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving business problems with technology.

This isn't a traditional Power BI developer role. It isn't just software development or data science.

We're looking for a well-rounded Data Solutions Engineer who enjoys partnering directly with business users to understand how they work, identify opportunities for improvement, and build practical technology solutions that make their jobs easier.

One day you might be designing an interactive dashboard for Sales. The next you could be developing an internal application to automate a manual process, improving data pipelines for Operations, or building reporting tools that help leaders make better business decisions.

If you're energized by variety, enjoy working across different business functions, and like seeing your work make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As part of Weston Forest's Data Analytics team, you'll work closely with leaders across Sales, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Inventory, Production, Credit, and other business areas to design and deliver innovative analytics and business solutions.

No two days are exactly alike. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects spanning analytics, application development, automation, business intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with business stakeholders to understand challenges, gather requirements, and recommend practical technology solutions
• Collaborate on the design and solution architecture of business, application, and data solutions, leveraging existing platforms, standards, and best practices to deliver consistent, scalable solutions.
• Designing and developing intuitive business applications, dashboards, portals, and reporting solutions that present complex information in a clear, visually compelling manner, enabling faster and more informed business decisions.
• Building automation tools that eliminate manual processes and improve productivity
• Developing analytics solutions using SQL, Power BI, Python, and other technologies
• Creating and maintaining reliable data integrations, reporting datasets, and semantic models
• Supporting enterprise reporting, business intelligence, and data governance initiatives
• Evaluating emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning where they provide measurable business value
• Participating in solution design, testing, deployment, documentation, user training, and ongoing support
• Continuously improving existing analytics and business solutions across the organization

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT:

Unlike many analytics positions, this role isn't limited to building reports or maintaining dashboards.

You'll have the opportunity to work across the full solution lifecycle—from understanding business challenges and gathering requirements to designing applications, developing automation, integrating data, creating analytics, and supporting users after implementation.

This is an opportunity to become a trusted technology partner to business leaders while helping shape Weston Forest's digital transformation and analytics strategy.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We're interested in curious people who enjoy learning, solving problems, and building practical business solutions.

You'll likely be successful if you have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Three (3) or more years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, software development, data engineering, or a similar role
• Strong SQL, Python, Microsoft Excel (including Power Query), and Power BI skills.
• Experience designing and developing dashboards, business applications, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations, and Git or other source control systems.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, relational databases, and data warehousing.
• Experience working directly with business users to gather requirements and deliver practical technology solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• A passion for continuous improvement and delivering practical business solutions that create measurable value

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience applying AI technologies to practical business problems.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.

Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. We're looking for someone with the right mindset, curiosity, and problem-solving ability—not just someone who checks every box.

WHY JOIN WESTON FOREST?

At Weston Forest, technology isn't just a support function—it's an enabler of business transformation.

You’ll join a small, collaborative Data Analytics team that works closely with business leaders across the organization. Rather than being assigned a narrow area of responsibility, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of initiatives, helping shape how analytics, automation, and technology are used throughout the business.

Working directly with leaders across Sales, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Inventory, Production, Credit, and other business functions, you’ll build solutions that improve business processes, enhance decision‑making, and create measurable value.

• Meaningful work with visible business impact
• Direct collaboration with decision‑makers across the organization
• The opportunity to build applications, automation, analytics, and reporting solutions—not just dashboards
• Exposure to a wide variety of business challenges, technologies, and projects
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Real autonomy, ownership, and opportunities for professional growth

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and seeing your work make a difference, you’ll fit right in.

Weston Forest – “You’ll Love Doing Business with Us”

WHO WE ARE:

Weston Forest is more than a distributor and remanufacturer of wood products—we're a trusted partner committed to empowering our customers' success.

Since 1953, we've grown from a family‑owned business into one of North America’s leading distributors of industrial wood products, panel products, custom packaging, and supply chain solutions. Every day, we help our customers Build , Package , and Deliver through innovative products, value‑added services, and technology‑driven solutions.

Our success is built on long‑term partnerships, entrepreneurial thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We're proud to be recognized as:

• One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• A Great Place to Work®
• Recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award
• Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses recipient

At Weston Forest, we're investing in technology, analytics, and digital transformation to support the future of our business—and we're looking for talented people who want to help shape that future.

OUR CULTURE:

Our values guide everything we do.

• People & Safety – Results matter, but people matter more.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – We continuously improve and embrace innovation.
• Integrity – We do what we say.
• Growth – We inspire personal and professional development.
• Partnership – Your success is our success.
• Community – More than just a place to work.

Our vision is simple: to be the right partner for our employees, customers, and suppliers.

READY TO JOIN US?

If you're passionate about solving business problems with technology and enjoy building practical, user‑focused solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weston Forest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated confidentially.