Report Specialist (ID#4720)

New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company, is seeking a Report Specialist to help our client in creating, managing, and optimizing reports to support data-driven decision-making within the Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) Department.

The Report Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, using emerging technologies like AI and Machine Learning, to enhance data reporting, streamline insights, and improve operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities :

• Design, Build, and Test Reports : Create effective, engaging, and visually compelling reports, dashboards, and presentations using tools such as PowerBI, Excel, PowerApps, PowerPoint, and Report Builder.
• Gather and Validate Requirements : Interview stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities, validate through fast feedback loops, and incorporate insights from observations.
• Build Data Repository : Develop a departmental data repository with data models for self-service, incorporating data from various sources like Azure DevOps, Dynatrace, ServiceNow, and financial systems.
• Data Governance : Set up minimum-viable data governance, ensuring security, privacy controls, and adherence to data governance policies.
• Maintain Solutions : Resolve issues, answer questions, and manage the lifecycle of data, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Champion Data Use : Promote the use of data, reporting, and analytics solutions to inform decisions and validate approaches by leading by example.
• Apply Agile Practices : Deliver incrementally, make work visible, seek early feedback, and participate in team agile events and activities.
• Evaluate Tools : Participate in the evaluation and selection of analytics and reporting software development languages, frameworks, and tools.
• External Representation : Represent the client with external stakeholders and agencies as required.
• Stay Informed : Keep up with emerging trends and technologies, leveraging them when applicable.
• Additional Duties : Perform other related duties, ad hoc assignments, and participate in special projects as required.

Requirements :

• Technical Skills : Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and data presentation tools like PowerBI, Excel, PowerApps, PowerPoint, and Report Builder.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and data-savvy mindset with the ability to build compelling stories using data.
• Communication Skills : Ability to present complex data in visually engaging and actionable formats.
• Data Governance : Knowledge of security, privacy, and data governance policies.
• Agile Practices : Experience with agile practices and iterative development.
• Collaboration : Ability to work with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Adaptability : Stay informed of emerging trends and technologies and apply them when relevant.

If you have this expertise, and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

The hourly rate range for this position is $70 - $95, with the final rate based on consultant experience and fit for the role.