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Department: Data Collection
Location: Head Office – Woodbridge, ON
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

At MCA, we take pride in being a 100% Canadian Owned and operated Company, providing top-notch services to Retailers and Consumer Packaged Goods companies across Canada.

Wage: $48,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM

As a Junior Data Extraction Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in MCA's data collection initiatives. This position involves creating, maintaining, and optimizing web scraping programs, as well as analyzing, cleaning, and organizing the data.

• Translate client needs into actionable technical tasks.
• Effectively communicate technical issues to clients and vendors.
• Proactively identify data errors and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with vendors to refine data collection processes.
• Analyze large datasets to spot trends, gaps, and errors.
• Clean and organize data for accurate and clear reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain high-quality outputs.
• Manage schedules to meet all client deadlines.
• Develop and maintain basic Python scripts for data extraction and processing.
• Review HTML and CSS structures to identify data points.
• Monitor and adjust programs for website changes.
• Propose creative, industry-informed solutions to new processes or client changes.

• A diploma, degree, or relevant experience in Computer Science or Data Analytics is preferred.
• Has 1–2 years of experience in web scraping, data collection, or a similar technical role.
• Possesses basic knowledge of Python, HTML, and CSS.
• Has strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and take ownership of tasks.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and vendors.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying and solving problems independently.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Progresses towards an intermediate-level web scraping skill set within 12–18 months.

Applicants must reside in the specified location and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

MCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people feel comfortable being themselves.

MCA is committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities act (AODA) and the Ontario human rights code.

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