Summer Student - Business Intelligence Analyst (4-Month Term)

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Position Title: Summer Student - Business Intelligence Analyst (4-Month Term)

Team and Location: Retail - Calgary AB

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, ON the RUN, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

At Parkland we believe students entering the workplace are the very people who will shape the industry and our future direction. If you are a highly energetic student with initiative and drive, you'll be given the opportunity to learn, gain valuable work experience, work with a great team, and learn about the wide range of departments & functions involved in a large, forward-thinking corporation.

Position Summary:

The BI Analyst Summer Student will play a pivotal role in supporting the design and delivery of scalable and insightful dashboards, tools, and accompanying analytical processes during their 4-month term at Parkland. Working closely with the BI team, the student will contribute to elevating Parkland's capabilities in accurate, timely, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Analytics:

• Create tools and intellectual property to enhance data, analysis, and intelligence on business performance, competitors, and market dynamics.

• Assist in defining and implementing metrics, processes, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure the achievement of both business performance and operational goals.

• Apply data transformation logic to clean and filter data for use in reports, visualizations, and self-serve data analytics.

• Transform diverse data sources into engaging visuals and interactive dashboards, unveiling trends and actionable insights to inform and guide business decisions.

Communications: 

• Provide support to stakeholders at all organizational levels regarding business performance, decision-making, special projects, and the evolution of performance optimization capabilities.
• Assist in the adoption of analytical tools and interfaces by providing training, designing processes, and establishing KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• You are available for a 4-month term beginning on or around May of 2024.
• You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program emphasizing Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Systems and Applications. Examples include Management Science, Commerce programs with analytics focus, Computer/Data Science, or related programs.
• You are proficient in translating complex data into user-friendly dashboards and reports.
• You possess business acumen, capable of forming hypotheses, manipulating large datasets, and providing conclusive recommendations.
• You have a desire to develop reusable tools and analytical techniques.
• You embrace a "One and Done" attitude, eliminating re-work risks in analyses.
• You have business and financial acumen, strong analytical skills for insightful recommendations.
• You have innate desire to contribute to intellectual property, ensuring efficiency in work processes.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and possess natural leadership as demonstrated in academic and/or extracurricular activities.
• You have highly developed verbal and written communication skills to enable you to thrive in a challenging and exciting work environment.
• You are a creative and analytical thinker with some project management skills who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• You have tenacity and an entrepreneurial spirit, and are passionate about seeking out win-win solutions.
• You have strong MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• You will be part of a global team and must be able to work effectively through a high degree of collaboration and communication through in-person meetings and video conferences.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted. This position will close when a successful candidate is found. 

Please note, that candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas. Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavor to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.

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