Sr Analyst Data & Analytics

Canada Life Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial security

Rewards & Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join the Insurance Solutions team within Performance Management. This role will lead data management, analysis, and reporting, translating business questions into scalable data solutions and delivering insights via analytics and Power BI dashboards for diverse audiences, including senior leaders.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business SMEs, Technology teams, and data owners, while maintaining independence and driving

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant analytics experience with a related degree
• Advanced Power BI data modelling and DAX skills
• Strong SQL plus Python or R for data prep
• Experience with large, messy datasets and modern data infra
• Ability to translate business questions into scalable data solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytics initiatives from requirements to deployment
• Translate business questions into analytical approaches and actionable insights
• Design and maintain scalable data models and Power BI dashboards
• Source and reconcile data across enterprise systems
• Partner with stakeholders, technology teams, data engineers and data owners
• Strengthen data quality, governance and single source of truth
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing
• Independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent leadership

Problem solving

Data quality governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

University or college degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure services

Job description

Canada Life is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join the Insurance Solutions team. As part of the Performance Management area, this role will lead complex data management, analysis, and reporting work for the department. The Senior Data Analyst will translate business questions into scalable data solutions, monitor business performance, and deliver actionable insights through analytics and visualizations tailored to a range of audiences, including senior leaders.

The role will work closely with business subject matter experts, Technology teams, and data owners, while operating with a high degree of independence. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of enterprise data and data infrastructure, connect information across systems and platforms, and help establish practical standards and reusable solutions that improve the team’s analytics capabilities.

What you will do

• Independently lead complex analytics initiatives from requirements and data discovery through solution design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support
• Translate ambiguous business questions into clear analytical approaches and actionable insights, communicating key drivers, limitations, implications, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leaders
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models, semantic models, data marts, reports, and Power BI dashboards tailored to varied audiences
• Work across enterprise systems, tools, and platforms to source, connect, transform, reconcile, validate, and analyze complex data that may be inconsistent, incomplete, or poorly documented
• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, data engineers, data scientists, and data owners to define requirements, resolve data issues, and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
• Strengthen data quality, governance, documentation, and single-source-of-truth practices, while identifying opportunities to automate recurring work and create reusable analytical assets
• Provide technical guidance, peer review, and knowledge sharing, and help establish practical standards that improve the team’s analytics capabilities
• Independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships, using sound judgment, business acumen, and appropriate escalation

What you will bring

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience and a university or college degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modelling, semantic model design, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, performance optimization, security, deployment, and lifecycle management
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python or R for data preparation, integration, reconciliation, validation, automation, analysis, and quality assurance
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex enterprise analytics, structure ambiguous problems, and manage multiple priorities with sound judgment
• Experience working with large, messy datasets and modern data infrastructure, including warehouses or lakehouses, data marts, pipelines, APIs, cloud platforms, and system dependencies
• Experience combining tools and platforms—such as Excel, Power BI, Databricks, SQL, Python or R, Azure services, and enterprise systems—to build reusable datasets and deliver end-to-end solutions
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with a commitment to data quality, governance, documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Knowledge of the organization, distribution channels, products, systems, and data is an asset
• Experience with Azure compute services, Azure Data Factory or similar orchestration tools, and relevant Microsoft certifications is an asset

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail] . All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.