Data Platform Analyst

at  De Havilland

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.
Profile
The Data Platform Analyst is a hybrid role combining responsibilities of both a Data Engineer and a Data Analyst. This position is crucial for supporting and maintaining our analytics platform and ensuring seamless data integration from existing systems to De Havilland’s data lake. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, analytical prowess, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities

COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION:

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to build and deliver an data platform roadmap that enables efficient and effective business operations, is responsive to the business vision, goals, and overall strategy of the organization.
• Communicates decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to / from leadership as it pertains to De Havilland’s data platform.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Enterprise Application Services & Strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, or a similar role.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with ETL tools and processes.
• Experience with cloud data platforms, specifically Microsoft based architectures (i.e. Synapse, Fabric etc.), and data lake architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
• Experience with machine learning and statistical analysis.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.
As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.
Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks

Please refer the Job description for details