Sr. Data Analyst

Toronto, ON
$85,000-95,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!What is the Opportunity?This role operates at the enterprise level, producing cross-sector analytics and establishing shared analytical data models in partnership with IS and Data Engineering. The Senior Data Analyst enables consistent, trusted decision-making across the organization by ensuring enterprise analytics are well-defined, governed, and reusable across business sectors.In addition to hands-on analytical delivery, this role coaches and supervises Data Analysts and works closely with the Manager, Data Governance to align analytics with enterprise data standards, governance practices, and accountability for data ownership and definitions.What You'll Do Here:Enterprise Analytics & Cross-Sector Insights

Produce enterprise analytics (dashboards and descriptive and predictive) that span multiple business sectors to support executive, operational, and cross-functional decision-making.

Identify cross-sector trends, risks, and opportunities that are not visible within siloed reporting.
Translate complex, ambiguous business questions into structured analytical approaches and clear recommendations.

Shared Data Models & Enablement

Partner with IS / Data Engineering to define, design, and maintain shared analytical data models that serve as trusted sources of truth.

Enable sector-level analytics teams by providing governed, well-documented data models and metric definitions.
Reduce duplication, manual reconciliation, and inconsistent interpretations of enterprise metrics.

Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a senior analytics partner to leaders across business sectors, Finance, Operations, and Corporate functions.
Present insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
Influence priorities and decisions by grounding discussions in trusted data and evidence.

Data Governance Alignment

Work closely with the Manager, Data Governance to ensure analytics align with enterprise data standards, policies, and governance objectives.
Support the implementation of consistent KPI definitions, data ownership, and accountability across reporting assets.
Contribute to governance processes related to metric definitions, data quality, and change management.

Dashboards, Reporting & Metrics

Design and maintain high-impact dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent.
Ensure reporting is aligned to approved business definitions and supports both enterprise and sector-level needs.
Promote scalable, self-service analytics while maintaining enterprise consistency.

Coaching & Supervision

Coach, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to Data Analysts.
Review analytical work to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Support skill development in SQL, data modeling, documentation, and data storytelling.

Enable Advanced Analysis

Conduct deeper analytical work including trend analysis, cohort analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement.
Apply statistical and analytical techniques to support decision-making, not just descriptive reporting.

What You Bring to the Team:

7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.

Advanced proficiency in SQL, including complex queries and analytical data modeling.
Experience with modern BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).
Strong understanding of KPI design, metric standardization, and analytical best practices.
Proven ability to communicate insights clearly and influence decisions.
Experience working cross-functionally with business, analytics, and technical teams.

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with Python or R for analytical workflows.
Exposure to cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
Experience operating in an enterprise or multi-sector environment.
Familiarity with data governance concepts, operating models, or data ownership frameworks.
Prior experience mentoring or supervising analysts.

Reason for vacancy: ReplacementThe expected salary range for this opportunity is $85,000-$95,000Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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