Process Improvement Leader - Data Analytics

Empire Life; Ontario; Remote; CAD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Life is seeking a Process Improvement Leader - Data Analytics to spearhead impactful projects and enhance operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decisions while contributing to a dynamic team culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in relevant fields and proven experience in project management and data analysis tools.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks annual vacation

Defined contribution pension plan

Top up programs for parental leave

Cash employee referral program

Qualifications

• Education in Data Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in process improvement and project management.
• Proficient in data analysis and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-backed process improvement projects.
• Develop management systems and training materials.
• Quantify results and foster innovation within teams.

Skills

Process Design & Systems Thinking

Digital Development Programming

Project Management

Business Analytics

Data Analysis (Python, R, SQL)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Process Improvement Leader - Data Analytics

Process Improvement Leader - Data Analytics

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Process Improvement Leader - Data Analytics

Driving Ambitious Projects while Building Trusting Relationships

As a Process Improvement Leader, you'll be at the forefront of leading impactful projects, fostering an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. You'll work alongside a diverse team, empowering stakeholders to make well-informed decisions while navigating complex challenges. In this role, you'll harness data analytics and technology to optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and inform strategic decisions. This dynamic environment promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous professional development, offering you ample opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

Process Improvement Leaders come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives to the role. As you deepen your expertise and broaden your scope of responsibility, you will be continuously challenged to deliver exceptional results. Those who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong execution, and measurable process improvements will be fast-tracked for higher-impact projects and additional leadership opportunities, positioning you for further success within the organization.

Why Join Us?

• Transforming Business: Work for a dynamic, medium-sized Canadian company in a stable, evolving industry.
• Growth and Impact: Play a critical role in improving processes while developing your skill set and expertise. Your contributions directly affect the business and its success.
• Collaborative Environment: You’ll work with diverse cross-functional teams, tackling exciting projects that foster learning and innovation.
• Voice and Influence: Bring your fresh perspectives! We value creative thinking, encourage innovation, and empower employees to challenge the status quo.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Data-Backed Process Improvement Projects: Spearhead initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in key business metrics, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Develop Management Systems: Support the creation and implementation of process controls, reporting systems, and training materials.
• Train and Develop: Provide both formal and informal training to employees and new Process Improvement Leaders on process improvement methodologies.
• Project Management: Plan, organize, and execute projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget. Anticipate needs, manage resources, and drive results.
• Quantify Results: Utilize business acumen and data skills to quantity project results in a simple and clear manner.
• Foster Innovation: Promote and support innovative thinking by implementing programs that encourage new ideas and methodologies across the organization.
• Collaborate & Influence Through Insight: Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, using data to build compelling narratives, align goals, and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• Skills & Experience: A mix of education and practical experience in areas such as:
• Process Design & Systems Thinking
• Digital Development Programming
• Project Management
• Business Analytics
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL)
• Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Key Qualities:
• Strong communicator skilled in translating technical findings into actionable insights
• Change agent mindset with a bias for measurable action
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams with a data-first perspective
• High initiative and accountability; thrives in fast-paced, data-rich environments

Additional Information

• Location: Our main offices are in Ontario, however, this role is remote/hybrid based on your location and proximity to an office.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required, particularly for communication with stakeholders across Canada. If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Insurance

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