[Hiring] Data & BI Platform Lead @Adastra Corporation

Role Description

We are looking for a hands-on Data & BI Platform Lead to provide technical leadership across Data & Analytics and Business Intelligence initiatives. This role bridges business and technology, translating business needs into scalable data solutions, well-defined business metrics, and actionable insights.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, engineers, architects, and BI teams to understand data needs, define KPIs and reporting logic, and ensure that data solutions are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end data flows, cloud data platforms, data architecture, modeling, and BI, combined with the ability to guide cross-functional initiatives and influence technical and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted data advisor to business stakeholders, understanding their objectives, challenges, and data needs
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, scalable data solutions, and analytical use cases
• Partner with business teams to define, validate, and standardize KPIs, business metrics, and reporting logic
• Provide technical leadership across Data & Analytics and BI initiatives, collaborating with engineers, architects, and BI teams
• Support end-to-end data solutions spanning source systems, integration, transformation, modeling, and reporting
• Analyze and validate data, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of business insights
• Drive data quality, governance, and continuous improvement across data products and BI solutions
• Lead cross-functional data initiatives and help align technical solutions with business objectives

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in data architecture, data modeling, data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and BI solutions
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks
• Strong SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting
• Experience translating business needs into technical requirements, analytical use cases, KPIs, and meaningful business metrics
• Solid understanding of end-to-end data flows, dependencies, and integration across data platforms
• Good understanding of data quality, data governance, and approaches for maintaining reliable and consistent data
• Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide technical leadership across cross-functional initiatives and influence both technical and business decisions

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python and advanced analytics
• Familiarity with AI/ML and AI-driven analytics solutions
• Experience with data product management
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.

There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from ‘@adastragrp.com’ or ‘@talent.icims.com’ are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.

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