Research Technology & Data Specialist - Mississauga, ON

Pattison Outdoor; Mississauga; Hybride; CAD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group Benefit Coverage

Annual Health Credits

Hybrid work schedule

EAP program

Long weekends in summer

Career growth

Résumé du poste

Pattison Outdoor Advertising is seeking a Research Technology & Data Specialist to enhance data capabilities and proprietary platforms. You will translate business needs into technical requirements and work with external partners to move projects from concept to implementation.

The role combines analytics, project coordination and vendor liaison work. Experience with Power BI, GIS and data integration is an asset. Hybrid schedule offered in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology, data, analytics or related field.
• Experience with technology vendors or data providers is a plus.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and tasks.

Responsabilités

• Support the development and enhancement of research, mapping and media planning platforms.
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements for development tasks.
• Coordinate with developers and partners for testing and implementation.
• Gather user feedback to improve functionality and workflows.
• Maintain documentation of requirements and development processes.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Vendor management

Requirements gathering

Technical translation

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

GIS awareness

Automation awareness

Outils

Power BI

GIS

Description du poste

PATTISON Outdoor Advertising is Canada's leading Out-of-Home (OOH), Transit and Digital display advertising company. With the widest variety of products, our advertisers benefit from unparalleled advertising opportunities. Our sales professionals and support associates across the country, provide clients with unmatched service, insights and campaign innovation.

As leaders in the Canadian advertising industry, PATTISON Outdoor Advertising is determined to initiate change starting from within, lead by example and reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work and live, coast-to-coast. By supporting internal and external efforts of inclusion and diversity we aim to better ourselves and the world around us. We are PATTISON Outdoor Advertising and here everyone belongs.

Job Information: Reporting to the Director of Research & Media Strategy, the Research Technology & Data Specialist will support the development and enhancement of PATTISON's research technology, data capabilities and proprietary platforms.

The Specialist will act as a liaison between PATTISON and external technology, software and data partners, translating business and research needs into clear technical requirements and helping move projects from concept through development, testing and implementation.

This role combines technical knowledge, project coordination and business understanding to ensure technology solutions are practical, user-friendly and relevant to PATTISON's needs.

Who You Are…

• 5+ years of experience in technology, data, analytics, research technology, product development or a related field.
• Experience working with technology vendors, software developers or data providers.
• Experience supporting technology or data projects from requirements through implementation.
• Strong understanding of data and technology-enabled business solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable learning new technologies, platforms and data sources.
• Experience with Power BI, GIS, mapping, automation or similar technologies is an asset.
• Experience in advertising, media, OOH or market research is an asset.

What You’ll Do…

• Support the development and enhancement of research, mapping and media planning platforms and tools.
• Translate business and user needs into clear technical requirements and development tasks.
• Work with developers and technology partners to coordinate development, testing, troubleshooting and implementation.
• Gather user feedback and identify opportunities to improve functionality, usability and workflows.
• Maintain documentation of requirements, functionality and development processes.

Data & Technology

• Support the integration and application of data across research and media planning solutions.
• Work with vendors to address data quality, methodology and integration issues.
• Evaluate new data sources and technologies and identify opportunities to improve PATTISON's capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, automation and processes.
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for technology vendors, developers and data providers.
• Coordinate project requirements, timelines, deliverables and milestones with external partners.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify and resolve technical, data or implementation issues.
• Build effective working relationships with external partners to ensure projects stay on track.

Business & Innovation

• Work with Research & Strategy and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify technology opportunities.
• Bridge the gap between technical partners and business users, ensuring solutions address practical business requirements.
• Stay informed on relevant technologies, data sources, automation and AI capabilities.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve research processes, tools and capabilities through technology.

What’s in it for you…

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we offer that support us to be our creative best.

• Group Benefit Coverage: Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• Annual Health and Wellness Credits
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days from office, 2 days WFH)
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Extra-long weekend for provincial holidays in summer
• Career growth within one of Canada's leading media organizations
• Discount rates at other JPG divisions

Pattison Outdoor Advertising is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with applicable Human Rights Codes and accessibility laws. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise our Human Resources department.