Data Quality Analyst - Advanced

FP Inc.

Bedford
Contract
On-site
C$30 - C$59
SQL and python Data Controls and Data ProfilingR Programming

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Advanced Data Quality Analyst to join our Core Data Services team. This is a 6-month contract role based in Bedford, NS. You will be a key member of a collaborative, fast-paced team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of our core data assets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, deep technical skills in data manipulation and analysis, and the ability to translate complex data issues into actionable insights for both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth data profiling and analysis to identify data quality issues, anomalies, and patterns, performing root cause analysis to understand their origins.
  • Design, develop, and implement data quality rules and controls; partner with technology teams to embed these rules into our data pipelines and systems.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for data-related initiatives, ensuring that solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
  • Liaise with data consumers and technology partners to troubleshoot data issues, communicate findings, and drive remediation efforts.
  • Develop and maintain management reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into data quality metrics and trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems).
  • Proven experience in data quality, data analysis, or a similar data-centric role.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex query design, data extraction, and analysis.
  • Strong programming skills in Python for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Expertise in data profiling, pattern recognition, and root cause analysis techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a curious, investigative nature.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for various audiences.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a related field.
  • Experience with R programming.
  • Familiarity with JIRA for project and issue tracking.