Data Analyst

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1,300 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.The Data & Analytics Function manages the analytics lifecycle, from data platforms and access through reporting, business intelligence, and advanced quantitative modeling. The function delivers relevant insights that inform business decisions, anticipate opportunities, and strengthen competitive advantage.We are seeking a highly analytical, business-oriented Data Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate combines advanced SQL and business intelligence expertise with strong business acumen and clear communication skills. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by leading discovery sessions, defining measurable outcomes, translating needs into scalable analytical solutions, and communicating recommendations across the organization. Success requires intellectual curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to use emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytics, to improve how insights are developed and delivered.This position is an 8‑month contract role and a hybrid model with two days reporting to our head office in Vaughan, Ontario.Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, gather requirements, and translate complex business challenges into analytical solutionsOwn the design, development, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of scalable reporting and business intelligence solutions that support defined business outcomes and trusted decision‑makingDevelop intuitive dashboards, scorecards, and governed self‑service analytics experiences using platforms such as Looker or Tableau, with appropriate performance, usability, and adoption considerationsWrite advanced SQL to explore, validate, and analyze large data sets from multiple enterprise sources, and partner with Data Engineering when reusable transformations or modeled data assets are requiredLead requirements and discovery workshops with cross‑functional teams to define business questions, users, success metrics, data needs, scope, and acceptance criteria for analytical solutionsApply data storytelling best practices to communicate analytical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiencesIdentify opportunities to improve business performance through data analysis, trend identification, root cause analysis, and process optimizationUse AI‑enabled and emerging analytics tools to automate workflows, accelerate insight generation, and improve development efficiencyMonitor analytics, process mining, and AI trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvementThis Job might be for you if:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, preferred 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or related analytical roles, preferred Advanced SQL development experience with a demonstrated ability to write complex queries, optimize performance, and support enterprise reporting solutions Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining dashboards and visual analytics solutions using Looker, Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI platforms Strong understanding of dashboard design, user experience, advanced filtering, drill‑down capabilities, and self‑service analytics Experience working with cloud‑based analytical platforms such as Google BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, or comparable technologies Strong understanding of dimensional modeling, data warehousing concepts, and analytical data structures Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels Demonstrated ability to lead requirements sessions, align diverse stakeholders, and present recommendations to leadership Ability to facilitate discussions, respectfully challenge assumptions, and guide teams toward effective solutions Experience working in Agile delivery environments and cross‑functional teams Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to balance technical constraints with business priorities Experience using AI‑assisted development and prompt engineering to improve productivity and accelerate deliveryPreferred Qualifications:
Experience with Looker and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience working with SAP data structures and enterprise business processesExperience with process mining platforms such as Celonis or similar solutionsKnowledge of machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, and emerging analytics technologiesExperience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution, supply chain, or commercial analytics environmentsExperience mentoring analysts or leading analytical workstreamsAnticipated pay range:
Anticipated pay range: $81,300 - $119,130Bonus: No Position currently vacant: Yes The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual and company performance, experience, skills, and other business factors.Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada.As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click hereHeadquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.If your personal information has changed and needs edited, please contact your recruiter for assistance. If you have not yet been contacted by a recruiter, please email us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc for assistance.
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