General Bank of Canada (“GBC”) is a Schedule I Chartered Bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Since our entrepreneurial beginnings in the 1950s, we’ve grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across the automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.
At GBC, our values of Trust, Discipline, People First, and Innovation shape everything we do. Our agile, forward-thinking approach allows us to design smarter, more responsive banking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital world.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
Giving back is part of who we are. Since 1969, our long-standing partnership with United Way has supported meaningful volunteerism, fundraising, and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.
When you join General Bank of Canada, you become part of a team that’s not only shaping the future of banking but also strengthening the communities we serve. And yes, we genuinely love it here, and we think you will too.
We’re looking for a permanent, full-time Senior Data Analyst to join our Data, Technology, and Innovation team and play an important role in our continued growth. At GBC, you won’t just fill a role; you’ll help build what’s next. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, develop your skills, and grow your career in a dynamic, people-first environment.
The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing and transforming data into meaningful insights that drive informed and strategic decision-making. This role will develop and maintain advanced analytical models, including statistical and machine learning models, as well as build dashboards, data extraction and transformation logic, and reports to ensure accuracy and relevance in business processes.
The Senior Data Analyst will take a hands-on approach to advanced model development, data extraction, validation, and visualization, leveraging SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Python to support analytical needs across the organization. Advanced model development includes all components of the data science lifecycle, including exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and model evaluation and selection using appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques. This role will design and execute advanced analytical approaches and ensure analytical and predictive models are accurate, reliable, and actionable.
Additionally, the role will contribute to data quality and governance efforts, collaborating with data engineers, architects, and business colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting and analytics, while strengthening modelling rigour and supporting the growth of the organization’s data and analytics capabilities.
- Status: Permanent, full-time
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Workplace Model: In Office or Remote
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Location: Candidates from various locations will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates located in Edmonton, AB.
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Working Conditions: Office environment with the opportunity to work remotely if required.
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Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $102,326.61 to $153,489.91. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
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Deadline to Apply: Posted until filled.
At General Bank of Canada, we offer more than just a paycheque. We offer the opportunity to build your career and elevate it to new heights. Our compensation package includes base salary, group benefits, and a matched retirement savings plan program.
Our group benefits ensure you and your dependents are covered for extended health, dental, and vision care. We also provide flexible spending accounts, replenished annually, to help cover additional medical and wellness expenses.
Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in 2025 and 2026, we take mental health seriously. That's why we offer extra coverage for mental health practitioners and a dynamic employee assistance program.
As an employee, you can expect more than just our competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits, and matched retirement savings plan. We also offer the following:
- Generous paid time off to promote healthy work-life harmony.
- A collaborative work environment where your voice and opinions are valued.
- Exclusive employee perks, including discounts for various products and services.
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Beautiful downtown office location with an onsite gym and the best rooftop patio.
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Engaging social events, offering unique experiences and opportunities to connect with colleagues, meet new people and enjoy some fun.
- Professional development and tuition support to help you advance your career.
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Welcoming teams that celebrate diversity and prioritize inclusion.
- Give back to your community. As a proud partner of the United Way, we offer numerous initiatives throughout the year for you to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
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Make an impact. Join one of our employee-led committees to develop leadership skills, expand your network and contribute to our strong corporate culture.
We invite you to apply directly through our Careers portal at generalbank.ca/careers. If you need assistance, you can contact us at
[email protected]. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At General Bank of Canada, we believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a culture of inclusion. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of our communities and customers.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, including those who are underrepresented in the financial services industry. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
To learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at the following link: https://www.generalbank.ca/careers/.
