Data Analyst – World Vision Canada
Reports to : People Manager
Position Term : Full‑Time Temporary (Until November 6, 2026)
Primary Location : Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Workplace Type : Hybrid
Job Purpose
The Data Analyst serves as a general consultant to the business on analytics initiatives, empowering stakeholders with actionable insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger strategies, and measurable outcomes. Partnering with stakeholders and development teams, the Data Analyst defines requirements, applies appropriate analytical approaches, and delivers end‑to‑end solutions, including dashboards, reports, and workflows. This role also supports and enhances the organization’s BI and analytics infrastructure, promotes data literacy, and ensures sustainability through clear documentation and scalable solutions. Success requires advanced analytical expertise, strong data visualization skills, and the ability to communicate insights effectively across teams.
Responsibilities
- Equip business partners to make informed decisions by acting as a technical and strategic partner, consulting on analytics needs and solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and determine appropriate and effective analytical approaches
- Deliver high quality, decision‑ready insights that influence strategies and drive measurable business outcomes by extracting, analyzing, and validating data from various sources using statistical, diagnostic, and predictive techniques
- Influence strategies and tactics by presenting analytics results in clear, concise formats that highlight recommendations and business value
- Strengthen BI capabilities by supporting reliable tools, smooth migrations, and adoption of modern platforms
- Increase organizational awareness and understanding of performance drivers by designing, developing, maintaining, and automating visually appealing, intuitive, and functional dashboards, reports, workflows, and models
- Lead staff in adopting and utilizing analytics in day‑to‑day decision‑making, ensuring insights drive opportunity identification and informed investments
- Support in building organizational data literacy by clarifying definitions, communicating insights, and guiding stakeholders in effective tool usage
- Strengthen long‑term consistency by documenting data sources, methodologies, and workflows, and resolving data and reporting inefficiencies with scalable solutions
Qualifications
University degree in analytics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, business, or a related field; advanced degree an assetMinimum of 5‑7 years of progressive experience in analytics, business intelligence, or insights rolesDemonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, forecasting, and advanced analytical techniquesProficiency with BI, data manipulation, and data science tools such as Cognos BI, Power BI, SiSense, SQL, Python, Snowflake, or comparable platformsProven ability to translate loosely defined business problems into clear analytical approaches and actionable solutionsExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills; able to convey complex insights in a clear and compelling wayStrong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage competing demands, establish clear priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results within tight timelinesCuriosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging analytics tools and methodologiesExperience working in Agile or iterative development environments, preferablyWhy Consider Us?
World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.We are Canada’s largest development, relief, and advocacy non‑profit organization.We embody an Agile mindset.We offer a family‑friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.We bring life‑saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world – and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.
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Our Core Values : We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.
World Vision Canada takes our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and provides an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.
World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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