Data Analyst, Research & Analytics

Company Description

Cancer affects everyone. It remains the leading cause of death in Canada and the second worldwide, with cases expected to double in the next 20 years. Accelerating cancer research and care is our top priority.

At The Princess Margaret, our bold vision is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

As one of the world’s top five cancer research centers, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and exceptional patient care. The Foundation’s role is to support, enable, and accelerate this vital work.

Signs of a brighter future are evident. Our dedicated community, combined with the excellence, determination, and creative thinking of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team, is driving a movement against cancer. Together, we can make a profound impact, prolonging lives and giving people more time with their loved ones.

With the generous support of our passionate community, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) is transforming the cancer experience, offering real hope to patients in Canada and around the world. In the past fiscal year, PMCF raised $284 million, our highest revenue ever, and granted $144.9 million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. These crucial funds are propelling world-class cancer research and setting new standards of care.

Through the power of our movement, we will achieve our vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Every donation made today accelerates cancer research, improving and prolonging lives tomorrow.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Customer and Business Operations
Reports to: Director, Research & Analytics
Hours: 35 hours
Wage range or Salary: $63,008 - $78,000
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: January 6, 2025
Closing Date: January 19, 2025

We are seeking a Data Analyst who is passionate about utilizing data and analytics to help us deliver on our mission. We are looking for someone who will proactively drive improvements in performance across our businesses: events, philanthropy, lottery, and marketing.

You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on the various events and programs we run at PMCF. You will leverage your analytical skills and business acumen to assist in optimizing our programs, deepening supporter engagement, and driving revenue. You are a resourceful problem solver with a growth mindset, eager to learn and continuously improve.

You will:

• Act as a bridge between the business and analytics team, focusing on aligning data insights with business questions and goals.
• Deliver regular performance reports with actionable recommendations to enhance supporter engagement, retention, acquisition, and lifetime value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (events, marketing, and operations) to measure program effectiveness, including conducting A/B testing and summarizing key learnings with recommendations.
• Consolidate key business performance insights from prior years to guide future planning, partnering with relevant teams to gather and analyze data.
• Gather, clean, and analyze data from internal databases, surveys, and web analytics to uncover trends and actionable insights.
• Create and present clear, engaging reports, dashboards, and visualizations to inform decision-making.
• Help define and refine KPIs, benchmarks, and measurement frameworks for organizational programs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or graduate degree in data science, mathematics, engineering, or related field – or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in data analysis, reporting, market research, or a similar field.
• Prior experience in fundraising and/or philanthropy is an asset.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to work with diverse datasets and apply analytic techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, time-series forecasting).
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tool considered an asset.
• Proven success in translating data insights into strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset with a collaborative, team-first approach.

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.