Data Analyst

This role can be based out of either Edmonton or Calgary

Job Type: Full time, Salaried (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: $59,800 - $79,500 annually.

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you passionate about marketing for a greater cause? Are you someone who thrives in dynamic environments, values innovation, and wants to make a difference? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:
Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities and barriers to employment the opportunity to find meaningful work. Powered by generous community donations and driven by our retail success, we live our values every day—working as One Amazing Team to Make a Positive Impact and Get Better and Better Every Day.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining custom Business Intelligence (BI) reports, data systems and databases (including fixing BI & POS reports, coding errors and other data-related problems).
• Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then re-organizing data in a format that can be easily read and reported.
• Interpreting data sets using statistical tools paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable in identifying problems and opportunities for process improvements, collaborating with Goodwill Leaders these opportunities and recommending system modifications.
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications and analytical solutions.
• Producing ad hoc reporting at the senior level when requested by key stakeholders.
• Answering questions and solving issues with existing and new reports that other team members have.
• Creating and updating appropriate documentation that is required by IT, operations, and business teams to understand and use reporting systems effectively.
• Recommending, designing, developing and implementing processes to achieve time and cost efficiencies in reporting.
• Updating and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business performance metrics.
• Supporting data governance and data quality initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the field of Data Analysis and/or Accounting
• Related post-secondary education in accounting or business, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficient with data analyst tools and languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
• Previous experience using SAGE or similar accounting software
• Proficient in the use of data mining and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Effective Data Analyst possess a combination of technical skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work with multiple demands and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters and ensure confidentiality of information and record
• Must pass a criminal record check and be eligible to work in Canada

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.