Data Analyst, Data Engineering (1 Year Contract)

Does working with some of Canada’s most versatile minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology & Analytics powers game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.

Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, prioritizes a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology & Analytics gives you the chance to excel and helps you to strive for success in a big way. Keep reading to learn more!

Data Analyst, Data Engineering

Location: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5, ON

The Data Engineering team at Loblaw is seeking a Data Analyst with background in data analytics, cloud and relational databases. We are currently in the process of modernizing the data infrastructure onto cloud technologies to unlock the value of our data and drive richer insights to our business partners.

As the Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to support large data initiatives by applying their expertise in acquiring, analyzing and manipulating data to identify insights and data patterns. Candidate will be responsible for crafting and maintaining data requirements, transformations and system documentation.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the extraction and analysis of sophisticated information from a variety of databases as well as transformation of extracted data from large and disconnected datasets into insights suitable for presentation to various audiences.
• Build requirements documentation, UML diagrams including but not limited to sequence and data flow diagrams.
• Develop capabilities to identify areas of opportunity and improve business processes, data architecture and reporting efficiency.
• Work multi-functionally with business and analytics groups, on multi-functional projects and data initiatives to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with diverse agile teams to assist with the implementation of sophisticated and innovative features

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated ability in using sophisticated data extraction and manipulation tools (MS SQL, Teradata, etc.). Proven track record in Data mining working with large relational databases.
• Hands on experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Information Systems
• Superb analytical and conceptual thinking skills; to not only to manipulate but also derive relevant interpretations from data.
• Shown knowledge of the data management lifecycle, including experience with data quality and metadata management.
• Experience in conducting business analysis to capture requirements from non-technical stakeholders.

What Loblaw Offers You

We offer flexibility and balance, and an environment that sets you up for success no matter where your workspace is located.

Here, you will find a phenomenal team to help you achieve your goals as you help us achieve ours! Work in our fast-paced, exciting Technology environment, helping our stores, colleagues and customers every day.

Loblaw colleagues also enjoy:

• On-site GoodLife Fitness, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Groceries delivered to work via PC Express, Dry Cleaning services (1PCC Office)
• Work Perks Program
• Paid Vacation
• Pension & Benefits

If you’re up to the challenge, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today, and get the process started.

At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. 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.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity where differences are valued and supported. Commitment to being an equal opportunity employer is a priority to us, and we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs.

Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.

www.Loblaw.ca/careers