Sun Life
Data Analyst
Sun LifeCanada2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

This role involves working with diverse datasets, performing data analysis, and leveraging cloud-based solutions for advanced analytics to tell meaningful stories and recommend data driven strategies. The Data Analyst requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, who possesses a breath of analytical and data skills coupled with business acumen. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with business partners and understand the following areas:

What will you do?

  • Build process for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from a wide variety of data sources, and maintain data pipeline processes for end-user reporting
  • Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to drive business and optimize operational efficiency
  • Apply visualization techniques to present data-driven insights to business stakeholders in a compelling and easily understandable manner, and deliver user stories that accurately represent business requirement and preferences
  • Enable leaders to make timely data-driven product, market-development, and distribution decisions
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and best practices related to data analytics, business intelligence and cloud computing
  • Comply fully with all privacy, confidentiality, data security, and other requirements related to customer data

What will you need to succeed?

  • Strong coding skills in SQL and Python, proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, and knowledge of cloud services and cloud computing
  • Must be able to effectively communicate results to a business audience not familiar with data and analytics
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in analytics, data warehousing, quantitative data analysis tools, and reporting tools
  • Proven ability to work well independently, but also function in a team environment, with frequent contact with people at all levels of the SLF Canada organization
  • Proven balance of analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • A suitable academic background, such as an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or computer science, with a minor or background in business, or an undergraduate degree in business, plus strong quantitative skills and background

What’s in it for you?

  • We’re honored to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

60,000/60 000 - 97,000/97 000

Job Category:

Advanced Analytics

Posting End Date:

24/03/2026

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