OverviewYou are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge. Your leaders will inspire you to reach your potential and contribute to improving life for our Clients. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Role SummaryDo you have a passion for data and solving complex business problems? If so, our Senior Data Analyst role is the right fit for you. Sun Life Health is a leading Health and Benefits provider in Canada, offering Canadians comprehensive group benefits and a portfolio of digital health products. The Health Analytics team delivers insights critical for business decisions, identifies growth opportunities, and uses data to improve health and financial outcomes. The team collaborates with other analytics teams at Sun Life. Reporting to the Director, Sponsor and Advisor Analytics, the Senior Data Analyst develops innovative analytics solutions and elevates insights and advice to plan sponsors and advisors.What you will doThe Senior Data Analyst will work closely with data engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders in Group Benefits for end-to-end delivery of analysis, including project intake, design, analysis, development, and implementation. This work includes:Stakeholder managementInteract with stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate, and brainstorm solutionsCommunicate with cross-functional stakeholders and lead meetings to understand project requirements and provide periodic updates to stakeholders in Group BenefitsReformulate highly technical information into concise,
understandable terms for presentationsProvide ongoing support to clients to enable adoption of analytical solutions and uncover enhancement opportunitiesData analysisStructure the analytical approach and offer insights to solve the business problemManage large numbers of data sources, analyze data quality, and work with Business and IT teams to resolve issuesUse SQL, Python and a variety of techniques (e.G., simulation modeling, regression, decision trees) to carry out analysis and drive conclusionsEnable visual storytelling through Tableau and visual analytics toolsAutomate reporting, enable self-serve analytics, and promote analytics-driven decision makingWhat you need to succeedMinimum undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent3+ years of experience in data and analytics delivery (quantitative analysis, data handling, manipulation, hypothesis testing, data modelling and data visualization)3+ years of experience with SQL; able to write accurate,efficient, but complex queries to extract and integrate data from multiple sourcesHands-on exposure to visualization tools, especially TableauExperience using oral and written storytelling to share data-driven insights clearlyStrong partnering approach with a commitment to meeting business partners ' unique needs and expectationsPrioritization and planning skills to stay within time/scope in a fast-paced environmentAdditional Assets2+ years of experience in data visualization/dashboarding with Tableau or equivalentExperience with AWS data toolsets (e.G., Athena, Glue, SageMaker) and knowledge of Python/PySparkStatistical analysis and modeling with Python/RExperience working in agile teamsExperience in Group Advantages and Insurance or Financial Services IndustryBilingualism (French and English)
for Quebec interactions is required for frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwideWhat’s in it for youRecognition as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work CanadaExcellence Canada certification for prioritizing employee well-being and mental health at workWellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial healthOpportunity to move along varied career paths with networking potentialHybrid work options to choose where you workAs a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life in advance of the start date. Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, with discretionary payments based on individual and company performance. Some sales-focused roles have sales incentive plans based on outcomes.Diversity and inclusion are core values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce benefits our Clients, communities and colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. If accommodations are needed in the application process or in accessing job postings, please e-mail
[email protected] may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range:80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000Job Category:Advanced AnalyticsPosting End Date:27/04/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Senior Data Analyst - C$80,000 - C$128,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sun Life Health
📍 Winnipeg