Data Analyst

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. As part of Syngenta Canada, the Data Analyst is instrumental in converting complex data into actionable insights. They analyze trends, build predictive models, dashboards and other data products, and communicate findings to drive strategic decisions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they enhance processes and identify growth opportunities.

This position has a flexible work location and can be based in Calgary, AB, Guelph, ON, and we are open to remote work arrangements across Canada.

Duties:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities and articulate known problems that data analytics can solve.
• Analyze large data sets from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights while performing direct analytics and ad-hoc studies from both structured and unstructured data.
• Create and maintain predictive models and machine-learning algorithms to support business goals and untap business potential.
• Communicate key insights across all levels of the organization and develop frameworks, models, and processes to operationalize findings.
• Collaborate with data owners and business stakeholders to identify data elements to address reporting requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, using data to push continuous improvement in their processes and projects.

Required:

• Educational background in a quantitative related field (e.g.: Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, business performance analysis, or related fields.
• Ability to interpret data insights and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in SQL, R, and Python to manipulate and analyze data efficiently
• Excellent skills in using MS Excel and Alteryx for complex data analysis and problem-solving.
• Experience with BI tools such as Salesforce Analytics, Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
• Understanding of data presentation best practices.

Preferred:

• Exposure to or experience in building machine learning models to predict trends and behaviors applied in a business context.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Forecasting models, sales performance analysis, customer insights, and operations data analysis, such as inventory optimization.
• Work experience with AWS SageMaker.

What We Offer:

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
• Comprehensive Benefit offering, Pension and Group Retirement program with company match, and Profit Sharing.
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App.
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Syngenta Contact Information:
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com

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