BI Developer

Role Impact:

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Data Visualization Specialist to join our Data Management team at Cadillac Fairview. As a Data Visualization Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and designing data visualizations and dashboards that effectively communicate complex data insights to business stakeholders. You will collaborate with data engineers, data architects, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and create compelling visualizations using various tools and techniques.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop and maintain interactive and intuitive dashboards and reports to visualize data and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand their needs and deliver solutions that meet their requirements.
• Design and implement data visualization best practices, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy across all reports and dashboards.
• Contribute to maintaining and socializing the Design System throughout the analytics community.

What You Will Deliver:

• Apply design and data analysis techniques to organize the presentation of data in innovative ways, collaborate with research analysts to identify the best means of visually depicting a story
• Design and develop custom dashboard solutions, as well as re-usable data visualization templates
• Interact with stakeholders to understand their needs and take a user-centred approach to develop and design interactive and visually appealing data visualizations that communicate insights to business stakeholders.
• Work closely with data engineers to understand data requirements and ensure visualizations accurately represent the underlying data.
• Query data using SQL, explore data sources and merge information from diverse data sources to create rich datasets that enable better decision-making
• Create prototypes based on stakeholder requirements to confirm the report design meets the business need
• Design, create, analyze, and maintain low-to-high complexity data visualizations, reports, and dashboards (using tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Excel) that are intuitive and help decision-makers answer questions
• Present results and reports to internal business leads 
• Incorporate performance and data quality considerations into report planning and delivery
• Manage requirements gathering sessions and the process, including creating documentation and tracking progress in shared collaboration tools (e.g., Asana)
• Establish, communicate, and manage best practices for design and data visualization (e.g., chart selection and visual encodings) and help ensure that standards are being met
• Create and deliver end-user training and documentation on business intelligence deliverables
• Conduct user testing to gather feedback and iterate on visualizations to ensure they are intuitive and functional.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving data visualizations and data-driven decision-making.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for the analytics visualization toolbox and guidelines.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in data visualization and design.

What Your Strengths Are:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, service-focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on how we can provide a solution and not the reasons we cannot
• Demonstrated ability and interest to learn new technologies quickly and independently

What You Need to Succeed:

• A university degree in computer science or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 3+ years of experience in data visualization, analysis, or related fields.
• 5+ years’ experience with dashboard design and development. tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Continuous look for areas of opportunity for improvement or automation to make visual data collection efficient or optimized.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and information to identify key trends, opportunities, and ways to improve our stakeholder experience
• Excellent visual skills, including demonstrable design knowledge, such as layout, typography, colour, interaction design and fluency.
• Strong knowledge of data visualization best practices, including data mapping, colour theory, and information design.
• Experience with SQL and Python is required
• Knowledge of statistical and data processing languages, such as R is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or equivalent is an asset
• Experience with visual reports and dynamic dashboards design and development on platforms like Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years.  We are so much more than our properties.  We are building leaders at all levels.  We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development.  We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension.  Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.  

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email cfcareers@cadillacfairview.com.