Group Disability Data Analytics Specialist

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit (up to $5,000)

Pension plan with company matching

Share ownership program

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life in Winnipeg seeks a Data Analytics Specialist to analyze data, reveal trends, and deliver insights that improve business performance. You will support operational and financial understanding through advanced analytics and robust reporting.

The role emphasizes data quality, storytelling for senior leadership, and project management across analytics projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of analytics experience and data-driven decision-making.
• Post-secondary education with exposure to data science and/or statistics.
• Proficiency with Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Analyze regular trending and variance analyses to support disability morbidity KPIs.
• Collaborate with partners to leverage data sources and assess financial impact.
• Deliver complex analytical requests with clear, actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Access

Data storytelling

Education

Post-secondary education with exposure to data science or statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Access

Job description

Permanent Full Time

If you’re someone who often asks “why,” this role may be a great fit. The Disability Data & Analysis team is seeking a naturally curious and analytically driven individual who can navigate complex data and uncover meaningful insights.

As a Data Analytics Specialist, you will apply strong analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills to explore data, identify trends, and deliver insights that enhance decision‑making and improve business performance. You will play a key role in supporting operational and financial understanding through data. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will refine existing analyses and explore new methodologies to better support organizational leaders.

What you will do:

Analyze, Report, and Present Disability Morbidity Results

• Deliver regular trending and variance analyses to support understanding of key disability morbidity KPIs
• Collaborate with Group Division partners to leverage multiple data sources and assess operational impacts on financial results
• Fulfill complex analytical requests from senior leadership, providing clear and actionable insights on business performance

Disability Analytics

• Partner with business leaders to proactively identify opportunities for advanced analytics and data‑driven solutions
• Plan, manage, and execute a range of analytical projects using strong project management practices
• Apply the analytics lifecycle to design, develop, and maintain advanced analytical models
• Enhance data quality by conducting data profiling and identifying gaps or inconsistencies in key data sources

Insights and Storytelling

• Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights tailored to the audience
• Present findings, trends, and model performance to senior management, supporting informed decision‑making

What you bring:

• 3+ years of experience in analytics, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Post‑secondary education with exposure to data science and/or statistical concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access
• Experience with data tools such as SQL, Python/R, Power BI, or Tableau is considered an asset
• Knowledge of group insurance and disability products is an asset
• Experience in project planning and execution is an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $99,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company‑matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.