Position Title: Senior Data Analyst, Corporate Research (Telework/Hybrid) Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: Language Skills: Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. Unposting Date: 2025-12-17 11:59 PM This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. Primary Location: Ottawa or Toronto Contract (2 years). Your role Join the Corporate Research group and serve as a crucial contributor integrating data engineering, advanced analytics, and strategic insight generation. This role directly supports CBC/Radio-Canada’s strategic initiatives, specifically by designing and delivering high-quality data and analytics. You will be expected to lead data projects, provide robust solutions to other teams, and deliver clear, actionable business narratives. Reporting to: Manager, Data Science & Industry Analysis, Corporate Research. Responsibilities: Own and manage data projects from conception to delivery, ensuring successful execution, documentation, and clear communication with internal and cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leadership. Lead the end-to-end development, validation, and maintenance of robust data pipelines, aggregated data tables, and internal data products (e.g., self-service dashboards and datamarts). Serve as an analytics partner for internal teams. Collaborate with data operations teams to identify requirements for audience data infrastructure and processes to maximize 360-degree insights on audiences. Evaluate third-party data vendors and new technical solutions. Support with vendor relationship management to enable centralized data acquisition and sharing. Explore opportunities for side projects focused on new innovations or iterative process improvements for the benefit of the corporation. Technical & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to programmatically solve data problems using languages we prioritize (SQL and Python within environments like Databricks). Experience with other statistical or programming languages is valuable, but a strong foundation in table-based database concepts is critical. Demonstrated experience with data infrastructure management, automation of pipelines, and designing/building data products. Experience creating intuitive dashboards and reports using PowerBI (preferred) or similar platforms (Tableau, Looker Studio). Must possess strong storytelling skills to transform data into digestible insights. Ability to apply a thoughtful, structured approach to understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and presenting complex data and business cases. Familiarity with generative AI tools and concepts (including prompt engineering) to support workflow optimization, code generation, and accelerate data analysis and research efforts. Proficiency with productivity suites, including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Sheets and Slides). Familiarity with project management tools (Jira) and documentation tools (Confluence) is a bonus. We are looking for a candidate with the following: Bilingualism (French and English) is preferred due to the need to work with French and English teams across the organization. University degree from a recognized university with a specialization in data science, computer science, statistics, engineering, business, or a closely related program. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a hands-on analytics, data science, software engineering, or business intelligence role, with experience managing projects in a data environment. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the comfort and ability to represent the team effectively to senior leaders and technical experts. Demonstrated ability to organize, drive, and take ownership of projects from conception through to delivery, operating with a high degree of self-management and entrepreneurial initiative. A strong willingness to collaborate and actively work with colleagues within our team and across the Corporation. Must possess a high degree of openness to discuss challenges, issues, and mistakes, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement. Commitment to understanding and anticipating stakeholder needs, providing excellent experiences, and building strong working relationships with internal clients and cross-functional partners. Ability to think systemically and solve problems independently. High attention to detail. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest. Primary Location: 181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
