RQ07234 Business Intelligence Specialist

This is a contract position for a Business Intelligence Specialist for our public sector client.

Work location : North York

Duration : Twelve Months

7.25 hours / day

This is a Hybrid role that requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)

Advantages

Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a detailed BI user requirement document
• Document the new requirements and complete analysis and design document
• Convert the user requirements into business model for Cognos BI
• Convert the business model into Framework Manager Models
• Build the security model for the BI implementation
• Create metadata, user groups and folder structure for BI objects
• Migrate standard reports from Cognos v11.1 on-premises to Cognos v11.2 on Cloud Pak for Data on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Develop reports in Cognos on Cloud Pak for Data and AWS Redshift database
• Test, debug, re-engineer standard reports and dashboards in Cognos on AWS
• Convert Dynamic Cubes functionality to DMR or Transformer Cubes without any loss in performance
• Document test cases to ensure expected functionality of the reports
• Deploy reports using Cognos Framework Manager
• Develop SQL and PLSQL process and procedures to implement complex logic
• Assist with SQL tuning and optimization activities related to the Cognos reports
• Help to optimize the SQL and PL / SQL process for optimal report performance
• Prepare scripts and documentation for the data preparation process and regular performance checks & monitoring
• Support user acceptance testing and system implementation
• Train SMEs or conduct demos on self-serve BI reporting
• Any other deliverables as assigned by the Project / Resource Manager
• Knowledge transfer to HSC staff in the form of a detailed guide or as per project requirements

Qualifications

Experience in Cognos Analytics reporting; modeling with Framework Manager, Transformer, Dynamic Cube Designer, Data Module, Dataset, SDK;

implementing point-in-time architecture; testing with Life Cycle Manager (5+ years)

• Experience in AWS Cloud technologies, specifically AWS Redshift
• Experience in Cognos migration and testing skills (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)

Summary

If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!

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In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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