Specialist, Business Intelligence
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Business Intelligence Specialist who will support our teams in the development and execution of strategies by providing category data and insights. You will get involved in stakeholder communications and maintaining relationships with multiple business functions.
We Are On a Journey To Completely Transform How We Do Business, And We Offer a Hybrid Work Model With The Opportunity To Work With
- Leading tools and systems
- A data-driven and customer-centric culture
- Strong, collaborative team of energetic and experienced colleagues
What You’ll Do
In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you’ll turn complex data into actionable insights that drive financial performance, category growth, and better decision-making across the business.
Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Produce accurate, insightful reports and analyses that inform financial results, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead ad hoc investigations to evaluate data, identify trends, and uncover meaningful business insights.
- Integrate multiple data sources into cohesive, consultative presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Manage large analytical projects and develop new reports, dashboards, and data views for business partners.
- Deliver forward-looking category metrics and insights, recommending actions across key levers within Category Management.
- Analyze business and market trends related to private label, eCommerce, and adjacent categories to recommend strategies that improve category performance.
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, embedding analytics into day-to-day decision-making.
Data & Reporting Excellence
- Design, build, and enhance automated reporting and data processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve existing reports and dashboards.
- Work confidently with large, complex datasets across multiple database platforms.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for:
- SQL Server processes
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Tableau visualization and storytelling
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience in analytical or business intelligence roles.
- Experience in retail and/or CPG environments.
- Expert-level ability to design and execute complex SQL queries.
- Deep expertise in Tableau, including dashboard development and data storytelling.
- Advanced communication and consulting skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Proven ability to integrate multiple data sources and clearly articulate the “so what” for business stakeholders.
- Strong project ownership, analytical rigor, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.
Specialist, Business Intelligence
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Business Intelligence Specialist who will support our teams in the development and execution of strategies by providing category data and insights. You will get involved in stakeholder communications and maintaining relationships with multiple business functions.
We Are On a Journey To Completely Transform How We Do Business, And We Offer a Hybrid Work Model With The Opportunity To Work With
- Leading tools and systems
- A data-driven and customer-centric culture
- Strong, collaborative team of energetic and experienced colleagues
What You’ll Do
In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you’ll turn complex data into actionable insights that drive financial performance, category growth, and better decision-making across the business.
Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Produce accurate, insightful reports and analyses that inform financial results, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead ad hoc investigations to evaluate data, identify trends, and uncover meaningful business insights.
- Integrate multiple data sources into cohesive, consultative presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Manage large analytical projects and develop new reports, dashboards, and data views for business partners.
- Deliver forward-looking category metrics and insights, recommending actions across key levers within Category Management.
- Analyze business and market trends related to private label, eCommerce, and adjacent categories to recommend strategies that improve category performance.
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, embedding analytics into day-to-day decision-making.
Data & Reporting Excellence
- Design, build, and enhance automated reporting and data processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve existing reports and dashboards.
- Work confidently with large, complex datasets across multiple database platforms.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for:
- SQL Server processes
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Tableau visualization and storytelling
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience in analytical or business intelligence roles.
- Experience in retail and/or CPG environments.
- Expert-level ability to design and execute complex SQL queries.
- Deep expertise in Tableau, including dashboard development and data storytelling.
- Advanced communication and consulting skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Proven ability to integrate multiple data sources and clearly articulate the “so what” for business stakeholders.
- Strong project ownership, analytical rigor, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.