Data Analyst, Excel

Contract to Hire | Hybrid (2 days/week in office) | Compensation: $60,000 ABOUT US STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. THE ROLE STRIVE Recruitment is proud to partner with a growing Alberta-based data technology firm specializing in data integrity and asset traceability solutions for North America's energy infrastructure sector to recruit for a Data Analyst based in Calgary, AB.

They offer a fully hybrid, flexible work environment with a collaborative, agile team culture that values continuous learning, shared success, and celebrating wins along the way. The client is seeking a curious and driven Data Analyst to join a cross-functional team of analysts, developers, and operations experts. This role is focused on research, data analysis, and insight generation to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across the business.

The successful candidate will work directly with data sources, pipelines, and reporting tools to deliver high-quality, actionable insights for both internal and external clients. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth data research and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes Develop business intelligence reports, dashboards, and presentations Create and track metrics and key performance indicators Support strategic planning initiatives with data-driven insights and recommendations Collaborate with cross-functional team members, including analysts, developers, and product owners Research and develop new analytical approaches and models as needed Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Math, Science, Computer Science, or a related field 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel utilization with a strong analytical mindset Experience working with Oil & Gas data (midstream, pipeline preferred) Strong communication skills — able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights Collaborative, team-first approach with a willingness to both teach and learn Preferred Skills Experience working with data pipelines, ETL tools, or business intelligence platforms Familiarity with data quality, traceability, or asset management concepts Exposure to agile project environments or cross-functional team structures Experience in presenting findings and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders Power BI Python Power Automate What Success Looks Like Data insights are delivered clearly and on time, helping clients and internal teams make confident, informed decisions Reports, dashboards, and metrics are accurate, well-structured, and easy to interpret You contribute actively to team projects, share knowledge openly, and embrace feedback as a tool for growth You bring a solution-oriented mindset to complex data challenges and consistently look for ways to improve processes and outputs #J-18808-Ljbffr