Data Analyst 2 - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Data Analyst 2:

Requisition ID: 8386

Hours Per Week: 35

Position:
New

FTE: 1

Department:
Program Development Services

No Months Per Year: 12

Position Status:
Permanent

Employee Group:

OOS

Rate of Pay:
$70,483 - $88,118

Posting Closing Date: 5/5/24

_Are you interested in becoming a Data Analyst with ECSD?_
If you're a talented and passionate analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you

Under general direction and based on an intermediate level data analyst skill set, a Data Analyst will
_ _participate in the planning, support, development/re-engineering, implementation, on-going analysis and maintenance of a wide range of Division-developed reporting systems and dashboards.

We are looking for an individual with strong teamwork skills and specialized knowledge.

A core responsibility of this position is to provide day-to-day support with problem resolution to assigned information systems and workflows.

In this position, you can expect to use your skills to leverage existing data and create new information systems to assist decision makers in the Division.

_ Why Join Us?_

Make a real difference: Your expertise directly impacts the success of administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
Be part of a dynamic team: Be part of a very collaborative team that works with many diverse groups and builds meaningful connections.
Continuous learning: Embrace new technologies and challenges, growing your technical skillset through provided training opportunities.
Hybrid work model: Enjoy the flexibility and benefits of both onsite and remote work.

Responsibilities:

Participate in planning, developing/reengineering, implementing and providing ongoing support of a wide range of ECSD developed data visualizations and information systems.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams (e.g., developers, educators) to understand their data needs and objectives and translating data insights into actionable recommendations that drive strategic decisions while adhering to department policies, procedures and standards.
Provide functional support in area of expertise by participating on projects and/or crossdiscipline teams.
Working closely with other analysts and vendors to collect data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and external platforms. Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity through meticulous cleaning and preprocessing.
Perform highend data systems testing on assigned systems prior to deployment to ensure the enduser receives a working product with accurate data collection, visualization, and reports.
Work closely with systems staff on disaster recovery strategies, backup /restore processes, capacity planning and security requirements.
Consult with stakeholders to identify business problems and communicate ways of streamlining process.
Act as a technical backup to team members ensuring continuity of service provided to users.
Maintain technical knowledge through a range of professional development activities.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Computing Science, Computer Technology, Statistics or Data Science plus three years directly related experience.
Microsoft Certification in Data Analyst or equivalent industry certification.
Knowledge of: Relational database environments, SQL Server, Oracle, Azure, PowerBI, Sharepoint, SQL Reporting Services, Excel and current Data Analysis, Design Methodologies.
Knowledge of Data Modelling and Artificial Intelligence.
Knowledge of specific business process, project management techniques, FOIP Legislation; erecords management and system security standards.
Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Strong technical skills in SQL, Data Visualization and Machine Learning.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work in collaboration with others.
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively present data in a compelling narrative to drive decision making.
Strong problemsolving, statistics, data exploration and conceptual skills and the ability to create original concepts/theories.
Curiosity and critical thinking with attention to detail.
Ability to influence decisionmaking and to recommend alternative solutions or courses of action.

Posting Closing Date:

May 5, 2024Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.