Location Research Analyst (Post & Fill)

LCBO
Location Address:
55 Lake Shore Blvd E., Toronto
Number of Openings:
Pay
$38.86 - $47.24
Job Posting Description:
This position is hybrid
Are you passionate about spatial analysis? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Location, Strategy, Analytics and Process, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting location data to provide insights that will help the LCBO make informed decisions. You will work with various departments such as Retail, Marketing, Real Estate and Finance to ensure that our retail business strategies are optimized for success.
If you’re a spatial analysis enthusiast who enjoys influencing retail decisions through meticulous forecasting and recommendations, then this is the role for you!
About The Role

• Keep up to date with new technology and analytical methods in the field of location analysis
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior in specific locations
• Create dashboard visualizations and maps to illustrate location-based trends and patterns
• Conduct sales forecasting and various ad hoc financial analysis through the compilation and researching of market data, sales, and category level data
• Collect and analyze location data from various sources such as GIS, demographic databases, and customer data
• Provide data driven insights and recommendations to various departments to improve business strategies by using various spatial analysis methods
• Develop and maintain location databases to support business decision-making processes
• Research, prepare, and present detailed market strategies and recommendations to LCBO leadership and stakeholders

About You

• Post-Secondary education in Geography with a GIS specialization, Geomatics, Urban Planning, or relevant field
• Ability to create scripts using Python or R to help with automation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstratable experience using QGIS and/or MapInfo and familiarity with Esri's GIS product suite
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting various forms of spatial analysis
• Familiarity with Power BI and ability to build dashboards

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.
Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Duration:
Work Hours:
36.25
Union / Non-Union:
Union
Job Posting End Date:
May 24, 2023
The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.