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Canfor

BI Specialist

Posted 20 days ago

Job Description

Posting ID:

28763
Position Type:

Regular
City:

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Location:

Vancouver H/O - Canfor/CWPM_1000

Detail oriented, methodical, and logical, you have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new business and technical concepts. As our BI Specialist, you're a key member of the Enterprise Analytics team, supporting Canfor's operational and digital transformation by designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions. You'll focus on building effective Power BI reports and dashboards, transforming business requirements into actionable insights, and ensuring data accuracy and usability. You'll also collaborate closely with Solution Developers, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver analytics solutions that drive measurable business value.

A Day in the Life of a BI Specialist Includes:

BI Solution Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions.
  • Ensure BI solutions align with enterprise architecture, data governance, and business strategy.
  • Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with Senior Solution Developer and cross-functional teams (Data Engineering, Business Analytics, etc.).
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for BI solutions.
  • Document BI solutions, including design specifications and user guides.

Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate and implement new features and best practices in Power BI and related analytics platforms.
  • Champion automation, reusability, and standardization in BI development.

For this Role, you'll come Equipped With:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or specialized training/certification in data and analytics
  • A minimum of 2 years of data and analytics experience in a highly complex environment
  • Strong understanding of best practices in data warehousing and data modelling
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning, transportation, and operational systems
  • Strong proficiency in Power BI, Power Query.
  • Experience with SQL and modern analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of data management and data governance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a strong team player.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

The salary range for this position is: $61,600.00-$88,000.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADS #LI-ZM1

Job Segment: Data Warehouse, Information Technology, IT Architecture, ERP, Data Management, Technology, Data

About Canfor

Canfor is one of the world’s largest and most respected integrated forest products companies. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering top-quality lumber, pulp and paper products to our valued customers worldwide. With operations in Western Canada and the Southern United States, and sales offices around the world, you can find Canfor products in every corner of the globe. We are leaders in sustainable forest management and in converting wood residuals into green energy.

Industry

Construction Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Energy

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-01-13

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