Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Canada
June 27, 2024
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At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Senior Business Data Analyst is responsible for working on initiatives supporting CN’s Smart Terminal Program through enabling data-driven decision making by creating and publishing actionable metrics and developing insights via data mining and analytics. The incumbent ensures successful preparation and adoption of new technologies, supports the timely execution of Smart Terminal Program activities and plays a key role in enabling technology transformation.Moreover, the incumbent develops a framework for data analytics within the Smart Terminal Program in order to provide business insights through the evaluation of traditional and non-traditional data.
Main Responsibilities Develop Dashboards and Reports
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires occasional travel (15%) to various North American terminals.
Requirements Experience
Data Design and Analytics
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
Job Summary
The Senior Business Data Analyst is responsible for working on initiatives supporting CN’s Smart Terminal Program through enabling data-driven decision making by creating and publishing actionable metrics and developing insights via data mining and analytics. The incumbent ensures successful preparation and adoption of new technologies, supports the timely execution of Smart Terminal Program activities and plays a key role in enabling technology transformation.Moreover, the incumbent develops a framework for data analytics within the Smart Terminal Program in order to provide business insights through the evaluation of traditional and non-traditional data.
Main Responsibilities Develop Dashboards and Reports
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports to enable data-driven decision making
- Publish and distribute reports through automated means
- Ensure data quality and data integrity in published analytics
- Work with Intermodal Operations to collect and develop business requirements
- Present and explain results to Intermodal and Operations teams
- Develop a deep understanding of available data sources quality and reporting
- Organize database of test data and create trend analysis charts and metrics
- Ensure data quality in key systems through audits, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
- Work with Information and Technology (I&T), Terminal Operating System as well as Telematics providers to ensure systems reporting accuracy
- Assist in product functionality enhancement discussions through data driven understanding of current state and anticipated future state
- Work with multiple departments to assess their needs for report scheduling and automation
- Work with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team to address report scheduling and other information update requirements
- Evaluate business processes, and requirements, identify areas of improvement and develop solutions
- Develop a framework for data analytics to provide business insights through the evaluation of traditional and non-traditional data
- Oversee data processing efforts to ensure timely identification and correction of issues
- Identify opportunities for process changes and tools to improve data quality and reporting
- Effectively communicate analysis to key stakeholders and serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and users
- Advance data structure requirements
- Develop new business insights through data science and analytics
- Work with external vendors and I&T counterparts to develop analytics capabilities with key systems and analytics tools
- Support operations planning by providing key information necessary for developing high quality plan
- Be compliant in handling and processing confidential company data as per guidelines
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires occasional travel (15%) to various North American terminals.
Requirements Experience
Data Design and Analytics
- Minimum 3 years of experience in data design and analytics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Business, or equivalent
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Communicates with impact
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
- Applies critical thinking
- Demonstrates agility and drives change
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Based Solutions, and Data Science
- Knowledge of railroad operations and railroad engineering
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects, Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) Business Warehouse (BW), and R
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
