Data & Analytics Training and Support Specialist Full-time Job

The Data & Analytics Training & Support Specialist plays a significant role in the digital transformation at Day & Ross.   Acting as an expert in data and business intelligence, you will be accountable for ensuring your business partners are aware of, have easy access to, and can use the information needed to make business decisions and drive action.  You will be a data thought leader capable of demonstrating how using data can improve business results and you will coach others how to effectively use data and business intelligence tools to do the same.

 

 

How You’ll Help

• Serve as a data domain expert in the operations function of our business.
• Partner with the business function to understand their reporting needs and drive usage and adoption of data & technology solutions to meet those needs.
• Design and develop reporting & analytics solutions using Power BI.
• Train and coach business users to become proficient and self supporting.
• Drive the use of business intelligence tools across all levels of the organization.
• Promote business-led delivery of data & analytics; coach & train employees to make use of technology and information to execute their daily roles.
• Act as a Data & Analytics subject matter expert capable of demonstrating the full range of capabilities offered within our data and BI tool kit.

 

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or any field with relevant Data & BI experience
• Minimum three years of experience in a Data & Analytics centric role
• Experience in Transportation or Logistics function or industry is an asset
• Experience with Trimble Truckmate is an asset
• Ability to combine technical understanding with domain knowledge to guide solution design to meet business needs
• Strong capability and experience using Power BI
• Strong knowledge of data models including dimensional modeling and star schema
• Knowledge of database platforms, database design, and experience using structure query language to access and analyze data sets
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to adapt and respond to change 
• Excellent communication & influencing skills with an ability to engage both data engineers and business partners to achieve targeted outcomes 
• Able and willing to collaborate in a team environment and exercise independent judgment
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies, applications, processes, and procedures
• Curious about modern digital technologies and self driven to stay current on industry trends.

 

 
If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.