Senior Data Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking an individual who is proactive curious and drivensomeone who understands not just how to build dashboards but how to enable a culture of data analytics.
This role is ideal for an individual with a strong sense of the big picture: how data governance storytelling tools and people come together to enable better decisions. You will play a key role in advancing Birds analytics maturity by delivering trusted insights promoting effective data storytelling and contributing to the Data & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) through standards enablement and data fluency.
The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complexity managing multiple priorities and working across both Agile and Waterfall delivery modelspartnering effectively with business engineering and leadership teams.
This position follows a hybrid work model with regular in office presence.
What You Will Be Working On
- Design develop and deliver highquality analytics solutions using Power BI ensuring accuracy reliability and consistency of data and metrics.
- Apply effective data storytelling principles to transform complex information into clear compelling and decisionready insights.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business context ask the right questions and translate analytical needs into meaningful dashboards and reports.
- Contribute to the evolution of the Data & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) helping shape standards best practices templates and shared ways of working.
- Promote data governance concepts by reinforcing trusted metrics clear definitions consistent logic and proper documentation.
- Support and advance data fluency and literacy across the organization by helping stakeholders better interpret question and use analytics effectively.
- Perform analytical investigations and rootcause analysis to explain trends variances and anomalies in business performance.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT teams to ensure analytics solutions align with data Lakehouse architecture and enterprise platforms.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Data Lakehouse concepts with exposure to tools such as Databricks Microsoft Fabric or Microsoft Synapse Analytics sufficient to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
- Navigate and contribute within both Agile and Waterfall project environments adapting communication and delivery style as needed.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining quality structure and stakeholder confidence.
- Maintain strong proactive communication with stakeholders and contribute to successful project outcomes.
- Stay current with analytics trends and Microsofts analytics ecosystem (Power BI Lakehouse platforms and related technologies) applying learnings pragmatically.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business Analytics or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in a Senior Data Analyst or Business Intelligence role.
- Strong handson experience with Power BI with an emphasis on insight clarity and usability rather than just visual complexity.
- A proactive selfdriven mindset comfortable taking ownership identifying gaps and helping move analytics forward.
- Demonstrated understanding of what building a datadriven culture actually means beyond tools alone.
- Experience contributing to or working within a Center of Excellencestyle model for Data AI Analytics or BI.
- Solid grasp of data governance fundamentals including trusted metrics standard definitions and consistency of logic.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with structure judgment and professionalism.
- General understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate) without requiring deep specialization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience delivering insights from structured semistructured and unstructured data sources.
- Working knowledge of SQL and structured data querying.
- Familiarity with modern data lakehouse architectures and exposure to platforms such as Databricks Microsoft Fabric or Synapse Analytics.
- Power BI or relevant Microsoft analytics certification.
- Experience enabling or mentoring others through data education documentation or informal
For Those Who Seek to Redefine
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
What We Believe In
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird we value Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen learn and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included seen and have a sense of belonging is core to Birds culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work fostering an environment of continuous learning and never compromising on our values.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Bird Construction has been providing construction services to a long list of new and repeat clients since 1920.