Data Analyst (Entry-Level) – Full-time Pharmasave East
Join the Pharmasave East Team. Founded in 1981, Pharmasave is a member-owned and governed cooperative with close to 900 independent community pharmacies across Canada. We are focused on providing comprehensive operational support to community-based retail drugstores designed to provide their customers with professional and remarkable service. The Pharmasave East Region Offices support more than 540 stores to ensure the success of their retail business and the Pharmasave Brand.
Help us be the best community pharmacy in Canada
When you join Pharmasave, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of being Canada’s Best Community Pharmacy. You also join a community of people who are highly collaborative, engaged, and excited to work with an outstanding group of people both within the Region Office and within our stores. The average length of service for our team is 12 years; join our winning team!
Summary
Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Business & Retail Development, the Data Analyst has the opportunity to start their career in data management and data analysis within a collaborative environment. The incumbent will play a key role in analyzing sales and purchase data, providing valuable insights that drive business performance and support accurate, strategic reporting with a focus on retail pharmacy.
Location
This position is primarily office-based. Our team currently operates from our Markham office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days. The organization retains the right to adjust this hybrid arrangement, potentially requiring more frequent office attendance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Analysis - Collect, analyze, and interpret large retail data datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business strategies.
Data Accuracy & Integrity: Conduct regular audits of retail data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across the organization’s systems.
Report Generation: Extract, analyze, and report on data related to store performance, sales trends and other key data indicators.
Data Visualization: Create and maintain dashboards and reports using tools like Excel, Power BI, to automate data retrieval, visualization, and reporting processes.
Data Management: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security while managing databases and data sources. Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the data.
Support End-Users: Provide training and support to end-users on the tools used to extract and generate reports and best practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and develop customized reports that meet business objectives.
Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Business Analytics, or experience in a related field.
- Strong understanding of the MS Office 365 suite, including Excel and Access.
- Familiarity with database reporting tools such as Microsoft SQL Server and Power BI.
- Working knowledge of retail data structures and reports (e.g., sales reports) is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and explain complex data to a non-technical audience.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Salary
Base salary $60,000- 70,000, annual bonus, RRSP, and comprehensive benefits package.
Candidate Applications
Pharmasave East welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Application:
Thank you for your interest and application. Only candidates who submit a cover letter will be considered for an interview and will be contacted directly via email.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON L3R 0E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON L3R 0E1
