Data Analyst - Cloud Platform - Snowflake / GCP

Our client, a highly respected leader in the Canadian insurance and wealth management sector, is currently undergoing a major technological evolution focused on advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution by defining, mapping, and documenting critical data assets. Your expertise will directly influence the success of large-scale cloud data migrations and the deployment of cutting-edge AI initiatives.

Advantages
Flexible Hybrid Work: Choose between Montreal or Quebec City offices, with generous remote work options.

Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Gain hands-on exposure to market-leading cloud data architectures (Snowflake and GCP).

Collaborative Culture: Work within a forward-thinking, agile environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Long-Term Impact: A stable 12-month contract with a high likelihood of extension or internal opportunities.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive hourly rates tailored to your experience level.

Responsibilities
Data Governance & Cataloging: Facilitate collaborative workshops with business and IT stakeholders to discover, map, and establish a comprehensive data dictionary and inventory.

Cloud Architecture Support: Assist data engineering teams with pipeline development (ETL/ELT) and data integration strategies into Snowflake or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Analytics & AI Enablement: Partner with Data Science and AI specialists to structure and classify data, ensuring it is optimized for modeling, predictive analytics, and Power BI reporting.

Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in sprint planning, aligning with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers to deliver high-quality data artifacts.

Data Stewardship: Promote and enforce data governance standards, ensuring data quality, lineage, and accessibility across the organization.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma (DEC) in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Analytical Expertise: Proven track record in business process mapping and deep-dive data analysis.

Cloud Data Mastery (Essential): Strong professional experience or deep conceptual knowledge of either Snowflake or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, synthesis, and interpersonal skills; ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced team environment.

Assets: Prior experience within financial services or insurance; familiarity with Agile/SAFe frameworks; exposure to alternative modern data stacks like Databricks or Microsoft Fabric.

Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.

Summary
Location: Montreal or Quebec City, QC (Hybrid / Remote options available)

Position Type: Contract (12 Months, renewable)

Industry: Insurance / Financial Services

Key Tech: Snowflake, GCP, Power BI, Agile

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. 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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.