Data Valorization Analyst, Power BI

Desjardins Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Data Valorization Analyst, Power BI Front-End Expert who will design, develop and optimize dashboards and data visualizations enabling business users to make informed decisions. You will contribute to robust analytics solutions across departments.

The ideal candidate has six years of relevant experience, strong Power BI skills (modelling, DAX, Power Query) and the ability to work independently in a hybrid Montreal environment; knowledge of French is required and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Power BI development (modelling, Power Query, DAX, reports).
• Ability to work independently with rigorous optimization.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ability to explain technical concepts.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Proven ability to manage internal stakeholders and understand complex business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop star schema data models in Power BI Desktop.
• Perform data cleaning, transformation and normalization with Power Query.
• Manage Power BI Service environments: workspace, governance, apps, deployment pipelines, access.
• Optimize performance by reducing model size, aggregations, and modes (DirectQuery/Import/Dual).
• Produce and maintain technical docs and user guides.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure reliability.
• Contribute to Agile refinement and planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of methods and tools.

Skills

Power BI development

Stakeholder management

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Our department is responsible for ensuring that Desjardins has modern, secure and accessible analysis platforms. These platforms help Desjardins be more agile in achieving its business objectives for its members and clients. We're looking for a Data Valorization Analyst, Power BI Front-End Expert who will be responsible for designing, developing and optimizing dashboards and data visualizations enabling business users to make informed decisions. You will contribute to the design, optimization and deployment of robust, high-performance analytics solutions. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in data modelling, advanced development with Power BI and performance optimization. This position requires excellent proficiency in front-end development in Power BI, the ability to influence functional directions and ensure solution consistency in a constantly evolving environment.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Design and develop star schema data models in Power BI Desktop, including with the use of advanced DAX and time intelligence functions.
• Perform data cleaning, transformation and normalization using Power Query (M), including through the creation of parameterized queries.
• Manage and configure Power BI Service environments, including: workspace management; report sharing and governance; the creation of Power BI applications; the use of deployment pipelines; and access management for reports, applications and data.
• Optimize the performance of analytics solutions by: reducing model size; improving model simplicity and efficiency; managing cardinality (1:1, 1:N, filter direction); implementing aggregations; leveraging composite models; skillfully using DirectQuery, Import and Dual modes; analyzing and optimizing DAX queries; and using the Performance Analyzer tool.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and user guides that facilitate the adoption of delivered solutions.
• Collaborate with quality assurance specialists to ensure deliverables are reliable and comply with requirements.
• Contribute to refinement, planning and demonstration activities in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the methods, standards and tools used by the team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience
• Experience in Power BI development in a professional environment (modelling, Power Query, DAX, reports)
• Experience working in an environment that requires a high degree of independence, rigour and attention to optimization
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and explaining technical concepts in clear and simple terms
• Knowledge of French is required
• Proven ability in managing stakeholders (internal clients) and the user experience, and in understanding complex business needs
• Business insight, Complexity Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable) Job Family Data (FG) Unposting Date 2026-09-21

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.