Business Intelligence Analyst

What we offer Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.

The Business Intelligence Analyst is an integral member of the Macon Tissue and Corporate Business Data team, designing and developing solutions to support data-informed decision making across ICP’s operations. Reporting directly to the Continuous Improvement Leader, the Business Intelligence Analyst will work with the Corporate Data Team to design and develop reporting and analytics solutions using data gathered from machine sensors and production systems to support strategic objectives.

As the Business Intelligence Analyst, you have a passion for turning disparate streams of data into organized and valuable data products and services. You will remove data blockers, develop reporting and analytics solutions, promote a data-informed approach to problem-solving, and provide coaching and mentoring to project team members in the effective use of data. Additionally, you will play a key role in promoting, maintaining, and administrating the operations team’s Power BI ecosystem. You will work closely with the Continuous Improvement Leader and Corporate Business Data Manager to influence our Corporate Data Strategy by recommending and developing reporting and analytics solutions that support our data-informed culture. Developing Reporting and Analytics Solutions

• Lead, prioritize, and execute on the development of reporting and analytics solutions in support of business objectives
• End-to-end development of reporting and analytics solutions as member of project teams
• Implement design thinking and agile methodologies to speed time-to-value for reporting and analytics solutions
• Analyze, study and test data inputs and outputs to ensure quality
• Collaborate with users and senior leadership to understand features and business requirements, and propose solutions
• Translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, and functional prototypes

Coaching and Mentorship

• Improve data literacy of team members and promote a data-informed culture
• Coach and mentor supervisors/leaders/managers/process engineers to improve analytical capabilities across our manufacturing sites
• Facilitate hands-on training sessions to teach others about business intelligence tools and concepts

Power BI Administration

• Promote best practices and standards for working with Power BI
• Test and publish reports to Power BI Service
• Monitor and maintain existing reports on Power BI Service
• Facilitate dataset creation with the team’s Data Engineer
• Standardize reporting where possible

Research and Development

• Research and self-educate on emerging technologies and themes relating to Business Intelligence
• Assess new technologies/approaches, and promote their use across the organization
• Research other areas of design, technology, and innovation that support Corporate Data Strategy

Educational Requirements:

• Postsecondary education in Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar field of study
• PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 3-7 years of Business Intelligence experience:
• Designing and implementing reporting solutions in various BI tools as required (Excel, PowerBI, Cognos, Jupyter Notebook, etc.)
• Querying SQL/NoSQL databases/data warehouses
• Designing, developing, and communicating KPIs to business stakeholders
• Creating mockups and prototypes to facilitate report design
• Teaching others how to effectively build reporting solutions
• Developing reporting solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and easy to maintain
• 3-7 years of Microsoft Power Platform experience:
• Developing and publishing reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Developing data models in Power BI
• Developing Power Automate Flows
• Developing Power Apps
• Administrating Power BI Service and Workspaces
• 3-7 years of solution design experience:
• Communicating complex technical solutions to business stakeholders
• Performing stakeholder analysis as part of Systems Analysis and Design
• Soliciting requirements from stakeholders at all leadership levels
• Implementing Design Thinking and Agile methodologies to improve solution adoption
• Monitoring and collecting usage statistics on solutions once implemented
• Working as an influencer and evangelist for data-informed decision making

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.