Senior Data Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Data Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 62835
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: September 23, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment 
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trade
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JET) enhances Alberta's competitive advantage by creating the conditions that will help more Albertans prosper. This includes delivering policies and programs that grow and diversify the economy; attracting and developing a highly skilled workforce; and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces. 

Program Information, Evaluation and Performance Measurement (PEIPM) Unit

The Program Information, Evaluation and Performance Measurement (PEIPM) Unit provides strategic advice on Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) priorities, including data analytics, performance standards, internal audits and program reviews and strategic evaluation activities.

To learn more about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-trade.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for storytelling? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment?  Are you looking for a fast-paced job where your work will have an impact the lives of Alberta’s families?  If so, you could be the team member we need!
 
We are looking for creative individuals that can translate data into narratives that can be understood by non-data experts. If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that delivers high-quality information that will impact child care programs and services by providing support in managing data analytics, including data collection, data analysis and interpretation, data visualization, data modelling, forecasting, and reporting writing.
 
The Senior Data Analyst works within the Program Information (data) team to manage and analyze data to support child care initiatives, such as the implementation of the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.  In this role, you will provide expert advice on data management, analysis, modelling, and forecasting. You will work closely with staff and senior leadership, across multiple divisions within the ministry, to identify and apply statistical best-practices.  In addition, you will promote the use of monitoring and reporting practices and encourage the sharing of analytical information to encourage evidence-informed decision-making. 
 
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for managing childcare modelling and forecasting to support the implementation of the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Initiative, developing innovative reporting strategies using statistical best-practices.  Following best practices, your role will be to deliver results on several projects in a timely and effective manner.   
 
To be successful in this role, you must keep up to date on emerging trends within the field of early childhood education and incorporate this knowledge into your data-driven world.  In addition, you must bring knowledge and experience in all aspects of data management and analytics, as well as strong project management skills. You must have the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently. Your strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to build and maintain relationships will be key as you work with program areas and cross-ministry stakeholders.

Please click on this link to view the job description.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
 

• Systems Thinking
  • Maintains an awareness of current events and government priorities that may provide challenges and/or opportunities.
  • Leads collaborative efforts within the unit to reduce duplication and raise efficiency.
     
• Creative Problem Solving
  • Expertly considers, develops and weighs implications of complex and technical compensation situations before proposing solutions. Continuously observes data quality issues that could confound regular reporting.
     
• Agility
  • Maintains an open perspective to changing priorities, timelines and unexpected and unplanned ad hoc requests from either internal or external partners.
     
• Build Collaborative Environments
  • Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to build capacity and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders internal and external to the ministry. 

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (such as, but not limited to Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Mathematics, Economics or Statistics) combined with a minimum of four (4) years’ progressively related experience is required.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
 

• Experience must include demonstrated experience leading and managing data analytics, including data collection, data analysis and interpretation, data visualization, data modelling and reporting writing.  
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL are required
• Experience with ARC GIS, Power Query and Microsoft SSMS are assets

Preference will be given to the following candidates:
 

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, statistical analysis methods, statistical modelling, forecasting and socio-economic research. 
• Background and training in data science

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent position and the hours of work are Monday to Friday – 8:15am - 4:30pm for a total of 36.25 hours.

Working location is 11th Floor, Sterling Place, 9940 - 106 Street, Edmonton, T5K 2N2.

The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, reference checks and provide a suitable security screening.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

To accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
 

• For employment: Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. Example: Community Support Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week).
• For any Post-Secondary Education: Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated.
• Examples:
  • Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009
  • Social Work Diploma (1 year), Campbell College, 2017

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca
• Public Services Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - support-directive">https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.  

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.


Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lavanya Jothinataraj at lavanya.jothinataraj@gov.ab.ca