Sr. Business Intelligence Engineer

Altus Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commercial real estate market is seeking a skilled data analyst to support strategic transformations and enhance decision-making processes. The role includes designing dashboards, enhancing data integrity, and applying advanced analytical skills to drive impactful business outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Incentive and bonus plans

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive learning materials

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an analytical or operations-focused role.
• Expertise in Power BI and data modeling; proficiency in SQL.
• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver business intelligence solutions and dashboards.
• Investigate root causes of data and process issues.
• Lead efforts to enhance data integrity and accessibility.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Fluency

Data Storytelling

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Category:

Technology

Pay Grade Range:

$49,335.00 - $115,115.00

Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of Altus Group’s “Pay Grade Range” for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The Pay Grade Range listed above does not reflect Altus Group’s total compensation for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.

Unlock your Altus Experience!

If you’re looking to advance your career in data analytics, expertise, and technology for the rapidly growing global CRE market, there’s no better place than Altus Group. At Altus, our work is purposeful. Every day, our employees drive impact, innovate, and shape the global commercial real estate (CRE) and PropTech industry.

Our people-centric culture empowers you to deliver in a high trust, high performance culture, surrounded by an inclusive team that’s collaborating to modernize our industry. We invest in our people with training and growth opportunities designed to propel you further in your career while providing a flexible and progressive workplace that reflects our values and teams.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and adaptable professional to support the Senior Director of Commercial Strategy and Chief of Staff in driving key operational initiatives and strategic transformations within the Valuation Advisory business. This role requires a candidate with sharp critical thinking, exceptional data fluency, and the ability to translate complex insights into impactful business actions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally to enhance execution and inform executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced analytical skills with hands-on experience using tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL

• Ability to break down complex business problems, synthesize findings, and communicate actionable insights

• Deep understanding of business operations and performance metrics

• Naturally inquisitive with a strong inclination toward evidence-based problem solving

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively drive outcomes

• Project coordination or management skills are beneficial; coaching and support will be provided

Strategic Data Insights and Reporting – 65%

• Design and deliver business intelligence solutions and dashboards, with Power BI as a key tool

• Define data strategies that align with business priorities, identifying performance drivers and KPIs

• Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure to answer high-impact business questions

• Translate data into compelling narratives and visuals to inform senior leadership

• Prepare reporting packages, performance summaries, and business decks for executive forums

Data Architecture and Governance – 15%

• Lead efforts to enhance data integrity, accessibility, and governance across the business unit

• Partner with data engineering and IT teams to integrate new data sources and maintain reporting reliability

• Provide guidance on data structure best practices and scalable architecture

Operational Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement – 20%

• Investigate root causes of data and process issues, identifying short-term fixes and long-term solutions

• Manage change requests, user support inquiries, and documentation of enhancements

• Maintain an organized log of requests and resolutions to ensure transparency and accountability

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an analytical or operations-focused role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

• Expertise in Power BI and data modeling; proficiency in SQL and data visualization

• Strong communication skills with an ability to influence through data storytelling

• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security practices

• Experience in high-growth, data-centric environments preferred

What Altus Group offers:

• Rewarding performance: We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
• Growth and development: As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
• Flexible work model: We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed - office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, pleasecontactusat [e-mail] or [phone].

We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you.