Senior Platform Analyst

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Sr. Platform Analyst, Data Product in Toronto. This role focuses on optimizing data platform usability and analyzing user interactions to enhance data products. Key responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders to develop analytics solutions, ensuring data accuracy, and documenting findings. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in a relevant analytics role with strong SQL and communication skills. Competitive salary between $60,000 and $82,500 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Product Analyst, Data Analyst, or BI role, preferably product-centric.
• Strong ability to draw conclusions from complex data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Design testing plans and perform QA for data accuracy.
• Analyze user behavior and tracking usage trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Looker

Qlik

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly analytical and user-centric Sr. Platform Analyst, Data Product to assist the planning and the enablement of Loblaw’s Data Products portfolio. This role is pivotal in converging operations data, business strategy and user experience, building analytical solutions, reporting, and supporting day to day operations to maintain best in class data products experiences for internal teams and external vendor partners when accessing Loblaw’s data platforms.

This role combines analytics, stakeholder management and product-driven thinking to enhance the value, usability, and adoption of Loblaw Data, Insight and Analytics (LDIA) and future data products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with Product, Go-To Market, Support, and other business stakeholders (e.g., Category, Sales, Revenue Management) to understand requirements and translate them into scalable data and analytics solutions to bring Data Product to life and enable smooth post-launch operations.
• Design testing plans and perform rigorous QA to ensure data accuracy and functional integrity of existing and new product releases.
• Analyze user behavior within the data platforms; track usage, adoption, and commercial KPIs to identify trends and opportunities. Synthesize complex measurements into clear reporting and actionable insights to inform business and product decisions.
• Assist day-to-day operation of LDIA via keeping track of on-going issues, actively participate in investigation and troubleshooting process; document and report key findings to inform interim and long-term product strategy.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the platforms, including KPIs, Metrics definitions and Product features to ensure clarity and consistency for all users. Support the development, ensure integrity and accuracy of Job Aids, Training and Go-to-Market materials.

ROLE EVOLUTION

Current State Focus: Optimize existing LDIA reports, understand user pain points, work alongside cross functional teams to resolve pain points, ensure data quality, and drive incremental improvements.

Future State Focus: Analyze user interactions with AI-driven insights, evaluate conversational interfaces, measure proactive recommendations, and contribute to the refinement of AI models for intelligent, personalized insights within LDIA Agentic.

CORE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS or related quantitative field.

Experience: 3+ years in a Product Analyst, Data Analyst, or BI role, preferably product-centric.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving, logical reasoning, and ability to draw conclusions from disparate and complex data.

Technical Skills:

• SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Qlik).

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to articulate complex insights to diverse audiences.

Business & Product Acumen: Deep understanding of business goals, market dynamics, product lifecycle, and user experience principles.

Industry Experience: Retail analytic or CPG experience is a strong asset, specifically hands-on experience in research firms (such as Nielsen, Ipsos, Numerator…) or CPG BI/BA team.

Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, especially Generative AI and agentic systems.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.