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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to be accountable for analyzing the success of campaigns created and executed by their marketing team members. You are also responsible for understanding the target segment and uncovering new or previously untapped sales and service opportunities. The Agile team member embraces continuous change and the autonomy to make their own decisions without necessarily having prescriptive input from management. Team members are eager to gain cross-functional skills across different roles, so must be passionate about learning with a desire to expand both their business and technical knowledge.

The Senior Data Analyst reports into the Manager, Data & Analytics.

What will you do?

For each campaign, monitor and analyze key performance indicators as well as overall campaign results
Proactively identify challenges to campaign success and work with the agile team to find and implement solutions
Offer proactive feedback, strategic insights and ideas for campaign improvement
Partner with key stakeholders to support the ongoing segmentation/analysis of the member base to drive/inform targeted campaigns and initiatives in support of the key marketing strategies
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all campaign reporting, including distribution and review with key stakeholders
Operationalize reporting and related processes to monitor and assess the success of the campaigns
Supporting the development of the marketing strategies through a robust understanding of the competitive landscape and industry
Providing regular campaign performance reviews to identify problems or opportunities

What will you need to succeed?

Undergraduate in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Computer Science (or equivalent university degree or college diploma)
5+ years of experience in business/campaign analytics
Experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for campaigns
Experience working with and deriving insights from large data sets
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to break down high-level data into easily communicated information
2+ years of experience with Python, SQL or other programming languages
2+ years of experience with AWS Cloud Services (e.g. Glue, S3, Athena, Quick Suite)
2+ years of experience working with Tableau or other visualization tools
Financial or Insurance services product experience and knowledge preferred
Ability to stay organized under conditions of multiple tasks and tight deadlines

Unique Requirements

This role requires Reliability Security Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
20 days vacation per year and an innovative sabbatical program
A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
Being part of our Analytics community, where we share best practices and broaden skill-sets
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Advanced Analytics

Posting End Date:

06/07/2026