Reports to: Director, Insights & Donor Experience
Duration: Indeterminate
Location: Ottawa, ON (hybrid) or other location in Canada

Hiring Range: $56,265-$70,331 *-*Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant experience or specialized expertise.

Who We Are

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities, including but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, Insights & Donor Experience, the Insights & Analytics Specialist translates strategic business questions into structured data solutions, analytical models, and well-defined outputs that support audience segmentation, donor engagement strategies, and testing frameworks for the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF).

The Insights & Analytics Specialist is accountable for designing, building, and maintaining foundational data structures used by the Insights & Donor Experience leadership team to inform insights and organizational decision-making. This position owns the quality and reliability of analytical datasets and provides the technical expertise required to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy, enabling evidence-based decision-making across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analytics & Data Development:

• Designs, builds, and maintains data structures, transformation pipelines, and analytical datasets across multiple source systems to support audience segmentation and analysis.
• Develops and executes longitudinal cohort analyses and segmentation models across fundraising channels.
• Defines cohort structures and analytical frameworks to support donor lifecycle analysis and engagement strategies.
• Maintains and enhances analytical assets, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and alignment with established governance standards.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves data quality issues and inconsistencies.
• Conducts ad hoc analyses in response to emerging risks, data issues, or defined business questions.

Testing Frameworks & Measurement:

• Designs and implements testing frameworks (i.e., contact frequency, solicitation cadence, ask strategies, etc.).
• Prepares datasets and measurement approaches to support valid and reliable testing.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy in test design and execution.

Documentation & Data Governance:

• Documents data structures, analytical logic, segmentation rules, and methodologies to support transparency and repeatability.
• Maintains clear and consistent documentation of data definitions and assumptions.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and improvement of analytical assets and processes.

Education, Experience, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret datasets, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and support data-informed decision-making.

Work Conditions

• Full-time indeterminate position.
• Typically working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week.
• Location: Based out of CWF’s Head Office in Ottawa, ON (Kanata), with hybrid flexibility to work-from-home two consecutive days per week OR Remote anywhere in Canada.
• Frequent sitting at a computer and use of peripherals.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to wildlife and habitat conservation.
• Friendly and casual work environment.
• Office located in the quiet suburbs of Kanata which includes a kitchen lounge, living plant wall, and outdoor demonstration gardens.
• Expand your professional network within science, education, and fundraising sectors.
• We are committed to building a diverse workforce.
• We offer a competitive benefits plan at no cost to employees which include health, dental, vision, and LTD. Enrollment to Employee Assistance Program.
• We offer Group RSP enrollment with up to 5% matching.
• 13 paid stat holidays per year.
• Generous time-off policies include paid vacation days, sick days, float days, and appointment time.
• Complimentary subscription to Canadian Wildlife magazine.

Application Deadline: June 14, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply: Interested candidates are instructed to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation!

AODA Statement: CWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, accessible hiring process. Please notify the HR Department if you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

AI Statement: CWF does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human members of our hiring team.