Data Lead (Canada)
Role Overview
CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company operating a portfolio of 13 retail brands and developing its Genesis operating platform.
The Data Lead owns the analytical layer between raw data and business decisions, building models, defining metrics, and turning ambiguous questions into validated answers.
Early success includes trusted cross-brand metrics, reusable BI data models, and measurable acceleration of analytics workflows through AI tools.
Reports to the Director of Finance and Business Intelligence.
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Role overview
CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company operating a portfolio of 13 retail brands and developing its Genesis operating platform.
The Data Lead owns the analytical layer between raw data and business decisions, building models, defining metrics, and turning ambiguous questions into validated answers.
Early success includes trusted cross-brand metrics, reusable BI data models, and measurable acceleration of analytics workflows through AI tools.
Reports to the Director of Finance and Business Intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Write, review, and debug SQL and Python, including AI-generated code, to build and maintain analytical data models.
- Design semantic layers and reusable models in BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Integrate and reconcile data across systems and business units, aligning metric definitions and customer and product master data.
- Validate data and investigate discrepancies across ERP, web analytics, and other sources.
- Scope requests and assess feasibility, effort, and trade-offs; set realistic delivery expectations.
- Define KPIs and translate business questions into actionable analytical recommendations.
- Use AI tools such as Claude Code or Codex for analysis, coding, and documentation, while validating outputs.
- Partner with data engineering, business stakeholders, and vendors to deliver insights and maintain data quality.
Required qualifications
- Strong SQL and Python skills, including writing, reviewing, and debugging AI-generated code.
- Experience with cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift, and data modeling.
- Familiarity with ERP and web analytics sources, such as NetSuite and Google Analytics.
- Understanding of ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and orchestration tools such as Airflow.
- Experience integrating and reconciling data, with strong validation and governance practices.
- Proficiency in at least one of Looker, Tableau, or Power BI, including semantic layers or reusable models.
- Fluency with AI coding and analysis tools and the judgment to validate outputs.
- Business acumen, KPI definition experience, and ability to work with stakeholders and external vendors.
- Statistics and experimentation, AI-assisted analytics workflow, and e-commerce, retail, or marketing analytics experience are preferred.
Workplace
- Hybrid role in Canada; Toronto is preferred.
- The interview process includes a mandatory in-person interview at a hub office in Salt Lake City, Austin, or Toronto.
About CSC Generation
The company says its portfolio spans 13 brands and generates data across distinct ERPs, web analytics platforms, and operational systems.
Its brands include Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane; its work spans marketing, finance, operations, and merchandising.
Hiring notes
- This is an existing vacancy and cannot be filled by a B.C. resident.
- Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.
- Candidates must provide a LinkedIn profile URL or an explanation and alternative professional-background evidence.
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