Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.
What is the role?
The role isn't about installing software. It's about understanding how people work, eliminating wasted effort, and helping staff use AI and automation effectively. You take ownership of your work, value accuracy, and get excited about using data to drive smarter business decisions. If yes, Read on! This position will be based out either in Nisku, AB or Vancouver, BC for a fixed term position
Is responsible for improving how Carmacks works by identifying manual, repetitive, or inefficient processes and helping teams replace them with simpler, more consistent ways of working through process improvement, automation, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot. Duties and responsibilities are:
- Process Improvement
- Spend time within each department observing how work is completed.
Automation
- Identify repetitive administrative tasks suitable for automation.
- Develop Power Automate workflows and other Microsoft 365 automations.
- Reduce duplicate data entry between systems.
- Work with IT to ensure automation aligns with company standards.
- Measure time savings from implemented solutions.
Artificial Intelligence & Copilot
- Lead Carmacks' adoption of Microsoft Copilot.
- Train employees and managers on practical daily uses.
- Develop department-specific prompts and best practices.
- Help employees identify tasks that Copilot can perform.
- Build a library of reusable prompts and templates.
- Evaluate new AI tools that could benefit the organization.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct operational reviews with departments.
- Identify waste and administrative burden.
- Recommend improvements that reduce effort while maintaining controls.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track measurable productivity gains.
Change Management
- Support leaders through implementation of new processes.
- Deliver training and coaching.
- Help employees become comfortable with new technology.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of operational workflows
- Experience with process improvement methodologies
- Microsoft 365 expertise
- Microsoft Copilot
- Power Automate
- Power BI (preferred)
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to work with both field and office employees
- Strong curiosity and analytical thinking
- Practical understanding of construction or industrial operations is an asset
What do we value?
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science/data science/information systems or related field
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role within a data-driven environment.
- Experience with machine learning and analytics
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets.
- Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI
- Experience with Google Sheets, including Google Apps Script for automation and integrations.
- Familiarity with ETL concepts and data transformation tools
- Comfortable working with APIs and cloud-based data platforms
- Good understanding of data modeling, data governance, and best practices for maintaining data quality and consistency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex data findings for non-technical audiences
- Proactive, curious, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Dental care
- Maternity top-up program
- Second parent leave program
- Free On-site parking
- Growth Opportunities
- Company events
Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together.
Please visit us on the web at www.carmacks.com to learn more about Carmacks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Experience:
- Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role: 3 years (preferred)
- machine learning and analytics: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
