Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

Mercedes Benz AG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Canada is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Specialist to drive data strategies and foster a data-first culture in a collaborative environment. This role will focus on delivering valuable insights, enabling automation, and enhancing data availability to support business decisions and outcomes.

Benefits

Commitment to inclusion & diversity

Training development and career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs

State of the art working facilities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant analytics experience, ideally in automotive.
• Strong understanding of data strategy and business logic.
• Bold, innovative, honest and professional team player.

Responsibilities

• Translate manual reports into dynamic dashboards using Power BI.
• Analyze customer data to generate actionable recommendations.
• Promote cross-functional data literacy across the organization.

Skills

Advanced skills in Power BI

Statistical modelling

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Degree in Business Management

Tools

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

Job description

Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

What it means to be a star

Without the stars that represent a team, a brand alone is incomplete.

Mercedes-Benz Canada represents not only the world’s oldest automotive brand, but one that is at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, technology, fashion and popular culture.

The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest to support its growth as a true luxury brand.

We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of this transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values and who are ready to add their talent to the brand’s ever-evolving story.

Overview

At Mercedes-Benz Canada, we’re on a mission to become a truly data-driven organization. At the heart of this transformation is our Data House - an agile, collaborative environment where innovation meets insights.

As a Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist, you’ll be a key player in enabling data strategies that fuel smarter decisions and better outcomes across the organization. This is a hands-on role, partnering closely with business units to transform raw data into meaningful, visual insights using tools like Power BI. You’ll act as a bridge between technical capabilities and business needs, helping to elevate our data maturity, drive automation, and foster a data-first culture.

This isn’t just another reporting role. You’ll be a key contributor to Mercedes-Benz Canada’s data evolution, making an impact that’s seen across departments. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful data use cases, gain exposure to high-level stakeholders, and continuously grow in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Create value-added data solutions (30%)

  • Translate manual reports into dynamic, visual dashboards using Power BI

  • Improve data quality, consistency, and availability

  • Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, understand logic, and ensure clean, validated data

• Be the connector between Business Units and the Data House (20%)

  • Act as a consultant on data visualization and analytics

  • Provide insight and support on campaign performance tracking and reporting

  • Work closely with Marketing teams, Campaign Supervisors, and Specialists

• Drive strategic insight generation (20%)

  • Analyze customer and prospect data to generate actionable recommendations

  • Support business unit effectiveness through insights and KPIs

  • Help define success criteria for future initiatives

• Promote cross-functional data literacy (10%)

  • Collaborate with Data Representatives, the Digital House, and IT

  • Identify key data sources and work to make them accessible

  • Support data availability and awareness efforts organization-wide

• Optimize tool integration and data cataloging (10%)

  • Develop plans for tool integrations and technology improvements

  • Maintain a robust and current data catalogue

• Handle ad-hoc data needs with creativity (10%)

  • Respond to spontaneous requests from senior management and business partners

  • Deliver insightful, engaging analysis that supports timely decision-making

Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all applicants, including persons with disabilities, racialized communities, and Aboriginal. While we thank every applicant for their interest in joining our iconic brand, we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

Testimonials from several Mercedes-Benz Canada stars, from an intern to an executive:

“Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it’s a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives.”

“This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it’s rotations, international assignments, education programs and more.”

“As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else.”

“Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work, including the right to disconnect.”

“Working for Mercedes-Benz, it’s certainly the brand and the pillars - but at the end of the day, once you’re in, it’s about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone’s experience driving in one direction.”

Qualifications & Skills

• Power BI Expertise: Advanced skills in Power BI, including DAX and data modelling, with a strong ability to build dynamic dashboards and automate reporting processes.

• Analytical & Statistical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with statistical modelling, machine learning (e.g., regression, classification, segmentation), and data storytelling using tools like R, Python, SAS, or SPSS.

• Data Tools & Technologies: Proficiency in SQL and Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and other cloud-based data platforms; experience with digital analytics tools such as GA4 and Adobe Analytics.

• Business & Industry Insight: Strong understanding of data strategy and business logic with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights; familiarity with automotive KPIs is a strong asset.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Management, or a related field; 1–3 years of relevant analytics experience, ideally within the automotive or related industry.

• Certifications (Assets): Google Analytics (GA4) and Data Science certifications are considered advantageous.

• Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself

• Honest and professional, a strong team player

• Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter

Being a Mercedes-Benz star has its benefits:

• Commitment to inclusion & diversity

• Engaging corporate culture

• Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen

• Training development and career growth opportunities

• Benefits to support work-life balance/integration

• A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives

• State of the art working facilities

• Vehicle purchase and experience programs

• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs

• Recognition rewards and discount programs