Power BI & Data Analytics Developer

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Power BI & Data Analytics Developer in Toronto, ON. This hybrid role focuses on designing and optimizing business intelligence solutions, transforming complex datasets into insights. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Power BI development, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with Azure technologies. Join a leading team while enjoying competitive pay of $70.00–$75.00 per hour in this dynamic data environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing BI and operational reports using Power BI.
• Expert-level T-SQL, including debugging and performance tuning.
• Experience using Python or R for statistical analysis and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced Power BI dashboards, KPI scorecards, and interactive reports.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs.

Skills

Power BI development

DAX

Data modeling

T-SQL

Python or R

Azure technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Job description

Job Title & Details

Primary Job Title: Power BI & Data Analytics Developer
Alternate / Related Job Titles: Senior Power BI Developer, Business Intelligence Developer, Data Analytics Engineer, BI & Reporting Specialist

Location & Onsite Flexibility: Toronto, ON – Hybrid
Position Type: Contract – 6 Month Duration
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $70.00–$75.00 per hour

Job Overview

The Power BI & Data Analytics Developer will design, build, and optimize enterprise‑grade business intelligence and analytics solutions. This role focuses on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through advanced reporting, data modeling, and statistical analysis, while partnering closely with business stakeholders to support data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced Power BI dashboards, KPI scorecards, and interactive reports using Power BI and Jet Reports
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies beyond standard reporting
• Develop and maintain complex data models consolidating multiple data sources into a single source of truth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications and analytical frameworks
• Integrate environmental, social, sustainability, and DE&I metrics into enterprise reporting
• Support predictive and forward‑looking analytics, including forecasting and trend analysis

Required Skills & Qualifications

Business Intelligence & Analytics

• 5+ years of experience developing BI and operational reports using Power BI
• Advanced DAX skills, including complex calculations and time‑intelligence functions
• Strong expertise in data modeling (star/snowflake schemas, cross‑filtering, cardinality, active/inactive relationships)

Data Engineering & SQL

• Expert‑level T‑SQL, including debugging and performance tuning
• Experience with data migration, integration, and data warehousing initiatives
• Proven ability to handle large‑scale datasets (100M+ rows) and optimize refresh cycles

Advanced Analytics & Cloud

• Experience using Python or R for statistical analysis and data manipulation
• Ability to apply statistical techniques (regression, correlation, distribution analysis)
• Experience implementing Row‑Level Security (RLS) in Power BI Service
• Extensive experience with Azure technologies including ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Synapse Analytics
• Solid understanding of modern ETL/ELT frameworks and data pipelines

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with D365 Dataverse and the Power Platform ecosystem
• Background in e‑commerce or customer analytics, including:
  • Customer journey analysis
  • Market basket analysis
  • Customer lifetime value (CLV) modeling

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

About the Client

An innovative beauty brand parent company behind NIOD, Hylamide, and The Ordinary. The organization is redefining the beauty industry through science‑backed products, transparency, and creativity. They value curiosity, collaboration, and individuals who want to bring their unique perspective and “magic” to the team.

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the United States and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity.

Job Number: 25-29544