Summer Student – Data Analytics Consultant (4-month term)

Position Title: Summer Student – Data Analytics Consultant

Team and Location: Digital – Remote

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 propel 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 Data Analytics Consultant- Summer Student is responsible for providing exceptional support to our Digital team of Parkland, for a 4-month term. As a member of the Digital team, you will assist with the day-to-day activities that includes data analysis, reporting and assisting in strategic decision-making process. The summer student will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of our key performance indicators across a series of digital products, as well as other related tasks as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from various sources such as Journie Rewards web. Journie Rewards Mobile App and marketing campaigns.
• Partner closely with our product development team to craft analytics technical specs essential to crucial for aligning on the data collection strategy for our digital experiences.
• Utilize analytics tools such as Google Analytics to gather insights into user behaviour and engagement, traffic patterns and campaign performance.
• Generate data dashboards to track key performance indicators related to digital product performance.
• Visualize data in a clear and concise manner to communicate insights effectively.
• Collaborate with other teams such as Marketing, Loyalty and Electric Vehicle to align on digital analytics efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
• Summarize findings and provide recommendations based on data analysis to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• You are available for a 4-month term beginning on or around May 2nd, 2024
• You are currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution working towards a bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business Analytics or Data Science; candidate must be in the 2nd or 3rd year of their program or enrolled in the Information Technology program at a technical institute; Candidate has completed the 1st year of their program.
• 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 have strong MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• You have an innate curiosity and passion for exploring and uncovering insights with data.
• You have a natural inclination towards asking questions, investigating trends, and seeking out solutions.
• You have experience with some web analytics platforms for tracking and analyzing data like Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics.
• You are familiar with database management systems for storing, retrieving and manipulating data and have experience using SQL or MySQL.
• 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 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.

Please note, 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.