Product Data Analyst - CARFAX Canada

CARFAX Canada; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian data insights firm in London, Ontario is seeking a Product Data Analyst to drive quality initiatives and maximize data value. This hybrid role involves collaborating with various departments to provide data-driven analysis and support decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in data analytics and relevant tools such as PowerBI and Python, along with strong problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Weekly catered lunches

Flexible work hours

Company matched pension program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working with large data sets.
• Experience in business data analytics and financial valuations.
• Knowledge of data governance practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on data creation and quality.
• Drive value and quality initiatives related to data analytics.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to foster collaboration.

Skills

Data-focused problem solving

Ad-hoc analysis

SQL Query

Statistical analysis software

Data governance practices

Education

Post-secondary education in Data Analytics, Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SPSS

Python

Job description

Overview

CARFAX Canada is excited to announce that we are looking for a new addition to our growing team in the role of Product Data Analyst. This role will be instrumental in assisting the Data Insights Team in providing clarity and added value to our data assets.

At CARFAX Canada, we're more than just obsessed with vehicles. We're obsessed with data and its potential to help millions of Canadians in buying, selling, and maintaining vehicles. The perks include weekly, free catered lunches at the office, flexible work that supports work-life balance, 4-day summer work weeks, and a state-of-the-art collaborative environment at our head office at 100 Kellogg Lane, London Ontario. CARFAX Canada also offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits and employee wellness funding, a company matched pension program, parental leave top-up benefits, paid volunteer days, and more.

Ultimately, every day at CARFAX Canada provides you with the opportunity to engage in meaningful work alongside incredible colleagues. It’s clear we’re passionate about data and our people!

Key Information

Key Information

Employment Status : Full-time, permanent

Job Type : Hybrid In office with flexibility to manage your work schedule with up to 8 days per month to work from home.

Location : London, Ontario

Please note that we have two operating entities in Canada, CARFAX Inc., and CARFAX Canada. This position is with CARFAX Canada.

Job Details

The Product Data Analyst will report to the Director, Data Insights & Governance, joining the Data Insights team in working together and with members of various departments to increase our data comprehension and maximize its value through a mixture of business intelligence, visualizations and data mining. Tasks and projects will range from supporting internal stakeholders as well as being critical contributors to enterprise roadmap projects as the company looks to leverage and monetize substantial data portfolios. The Product Data Analyst will need to be adaptable to emerging technology and willing to be a part of a continuous learning cycle as we refine the use cases for newer technologies.

You are a data-focused problem solver that will need to understand complex business problems, articulate them into data-driven analysis which can be summarized and reported back to senior level decision makers. You bring an inquisitive mind and leadership qualities that will seek opportunities for continuous improvement either through data acquisition recommendations, data quality assessments or self-service reporting. With a detail-oriented approach, you will be putting the right data in the right hands to enable the company to make actionable decisions.

Position Responsibilities

• Acting as a subject matter expert with a thorough understanding of the data and its creation.
• Drive value and quality initiatives related to data used in analytics and production.
• Contribute to the teams data governance practice.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis, visualizations and reporting as requested by other internal departments.
• Provide requirements, practices and job-aids for departments to become self-sufficient for repetitive reporting / analytic needs.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to foster collaboration with teams in Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Identify, research and resolve problems to maintain standards of data quality and accuracy
• Maintain data flows through communication and coordination with stakeholders, IT, management and other external data providers.

Education and Experience Required

• Post-secondary education, college diploma or university degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science or Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience working with large data sets either in the industry or academic equivalent.
• Data Science experience is an asset.
• Demonstrable experience with BI Solutions (PowerBI, Cognos, Tableau, etc.).
• SQL Query, statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python are big assets.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to identify and define business requirements and business rules
• Experience in business data analytics assets (i.e. Financial valuations, quality assessments).
• Knowledge of data governance practices and approaches include data policies, data lineage is a strong asset.
• Experience working in an agile environment is an asset.
• Experience working in the automotive industry, or related industries is considered an asset.
• Understanding the latest trends such as advancements in AI, electrification, etc. would be considered an asset.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website. Will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

CARFAXs mission is to help millions of people shop, buy, service and sell used cars with more confidence. As a leader in vehicle history and valuation, CARFAX provides impartial and comprehensive information for consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAXs Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario supports Canadian and U.S. markets, drawing on billions of data records from thousands of sources, enabling used vehicle buyers and sellers to make informed decisions. CARFAX is consistently recognized as a top employer and business. CARFAX is a part of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). Find out more at and connect with CARFAX on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Our values serve as the foundation of our culture by helping inform the actions and behaviours that make us successful. We strive to integrate these values into how we collaborate, navigate challenges, and make decisions daily.

Objective Guided by facts, driven by results.

Transparent Clarity through open and honest communication.

Customer advocate Putting the customer at the center of everything we do.

Solutions oriented Turning challenges into opportunities.

Integrity Where honesty meets action.