Job Description

What we offer:

Irving Personal Care is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Personal Care and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Reporting to the Manager of Process & Business Data, the Business Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions across various departments and functions of Irving Personal Care.

Business Data Management

• Perform general analytics and statistical modeling to existing data sets in various areas of the IPC business

• Define data requirements, collection, processing and cleaning

• Analyze, model and create visualization of data insights and content available to business

• Examine and identify data patterns and trends to help answer business questions and provide leaders with recommendations on focus areas

• Collaborate with various departments to translate data into actionable strategies for improvement and growth

Data Gathering and Preparation

• Extract data from various sources (databases, APIs, CRM systems) 

• Clean and transform data to ensure accuracy and consistency 

• Conduct data quality checks and validation 

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns 

• Build predictive models using machine learning techniques

• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics relevant to business objectives 

Data Visualization

• Create dashboards and reports using data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively 

• Present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders 

Business Continuity

• Handle Business Continuity Planning and site operational support

• Post-secondary education in Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar field of study.
• 2-3 years of Data experience
• Strong statistical knowledge and ability to interpret data
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes
• Understanding of business processes and key metrics across different departments  
• Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and query writing  
• Programming languages like Python or R for advanced analysis  
• Familiarity with data warehousing and cloud computing platforms  
• Experience with Data Visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.