Title: Senior Data Analyst

Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada)

Permanent Full-time

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. The Senior Data Analyst, reporting the Lead, Data and Analytics, in Humanitarian Services plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making by performing advanced data analysis, developing reports, and optimizing data processes. This position works with large datasets, designs dashboards and other visualizations, and provides analytics results to support business strategies. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure data quality, provide meaningful insights, and contribute to the development of best practices in data management and analytics.

Collaborate with leaders to identify data requirements and ensure data deliverables are accurate, efficient and align with business objectives

Lead and coordinate data analysis, reporting, and audit activities for assigned clients or projects

Apply advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.

Develop sophisticated visualizations and dashboards to communicate data insights to stakeholders and make data accessible

Design and implement data-driven solutions to optimize processes, performance and leverage technology.

Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of data processes, requirements, and specifications.

Perform source system data analysis in order to manage source to target data mapping and ensure that mapping is up to date.

Collaborate to rationalize and standardize cross-platform data analysis.

Support the development of performance indicators.





Manage assigned risks and monitor potential impacts.

Act as a data ambassador, promoting a data-driven culture across the organization and implementing best practices for data governance, data quality assurance, and documentation based on established organizational standards

Provide coaching and mentorship to team members and technical review of the work of others.

Provide technical expertise to clients and colleagues in data analysis methodologies and tools

Work with vendors, internal and external partners to exchange information on processes, data usage, enhancements, etc.

Partner with TG data engineers to optimize data structures and improve accessibility. Ensure a seamless user experience for the platforms and systems with their areas of responsibility

Stay current on, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations related to data management and privacy.

Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the data analytics field and provide recommendations on how to leverage these to enhance the organization's data analytics capabilities.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and provide recommendations to automate data processes, improve quality and efficiency.

Actively participates in and contributes to data governance and management forums

Requires expertise in a specialized discipline or broad experience across fields,



along with an understanding of interconnections between processes and business units.

Deep understanding of basic statistical concepts and data analysis techniques. Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and Excel (e.g. macros, VBA, functions, pivot tables, formulas, and charts).

Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and optimization.

Advanced experience and skills in data visualization techniques and software (e.g., Power BI or similar)

Experience using Python or R for data manipulation, automation, and statistical analysis.

Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).

Understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data pipeline automation.

Experience with and understanding of best practices around data management concepts, including data quality, data cleansing, standardization, metadata management, privacy, and security governance

Ability to identify complex problems, analyze interrelated factors, assess and mitigate risks, and develop solutions using specialized skills.

Ability to provide guidance to others and ensure work is completed in compliance with applicable data and privacy policy and legislation

Lived and/or professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Nations or communities is an asset.

Ability to adapt to frequent and often urgent changes in priorities, and make decisions under pressure, work at an unpredictable pace.

Work will be conducted in an office-like setting.

May require travel to protected locations; In a large-scale emergency, where staff numbers are compromised or additional resources are required provide disaster relief and/or emergency field operational support

📌 Senior Data Management Specialist (Abbotsford)
🏢 Canadian Red Cross
📍 Abbotsford