Senior BI Specialist

Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

Vernon, British Columbia - On-site

Our Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist is a master of data analytics. With a keen eye for coding and a passion for data, they are a vital part of our software systems and BI applications team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that combines technical skills and business acumen, read on to learn more!

We’re looking for a Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko’s corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement and Human Resources. This is an on-site position and remote work is not available at this time.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience working in a development role.
• Comprehensive data warehouse analysis and design experience, with a full knowledge of data warehouse methodologies and data modeling.
• Extensive experience with SQL coding best practices, and Data warehousing techniques for both on prem and cloud-based architectures.
• Knowledgeable on model security and the implications and impact of various techniques such as RLS.
• Responsibilities will include engineering new data pipelines as well as supporting existing models and data delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Broad based business skills and a strong background in both data & analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of SSAS, SSRS, and Power BI.
• Experience with Azure data platform such as Databricks, OneLake and Microsoft Fabric.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role, you will:

• Direct, organize, and lead projects in the implementation and use of new BI software tools and systems.
• Lead the integration efforts for merging data & analytics platforms with enterprise systems and applications.
• Hands on design, code, test, and document all new or modified data & analytics systems, applications, and programs.
• Develop the semantic layer, metadata, and report definitions.
• Assist in the design of data pipelines and data warehouses to ensure interoperability with BI solutions.
• Code ETL pipelines and produce design guidelines to ensure a manageable ETL infrastructure for the BI system.
• Support and analyze existing software systems, data & analytics applications, operational reporting, and ETL processes that feed the data warehouses.
• Select, blueprint, gather requirements, design, and deploy data & analytics solutions to end users.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver data-driven solutions that meet business needs and objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for BI processes and solutions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and trends in the BI domain and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior members of the team.
• Supports a process-focused culture that enables moving data and analytics maturity level
• Build and support partnerships with the business by addressing their requirements with data driven solutions

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $, -$, per year.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.