Statistical Data Analyst - East Gwillimbury, Canada - The Regional Municipality of York

Description

POSITION PURPOSE This position is responsible for the extraction, compilation, analysis, reporting and application of statistical data and metrics for programs and services; ensuring data integrity and databases meet data governance requirements. This role is also interpreting, summarizing, creating and maintaining statistical data files; writing reports and dashboards on trends and analysis; designing and developing complex spreadsheet and database applications; contributing to the development and monitoring of surveillance indicators and systems, and developing service profiles.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles, analyzes, models and reports on various statistical data from a variety of sources/databases to identify trends that will impact on strategic planning for programs and services and recommends appropriate service delivery strategies to address and/or mitigate the impacts.
• Develops and maintains metrics, dashboards, visualizations and reports.
• Monitors and reviews database information and conducts data audits, reviews and edits contents to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinates and prepares comprehensive data analysis and statistical reports for research, policy, program and service activities and to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Designs and/or revises complex database and spreadsheet applications including the collection, manipulation and analysis of statistical data.
• Prepares reports relating to budget and statistical data to meet Government, Department/Branch/Division objectives and mandates.
• Coordinates the collection, reconciliation, submission and reporting of data from within the Department, other Departments and external organizations.
• Develops service profiles, utilizing data from various databases and external sources; conducts benchmarking of other program/services to determine and develop best practices for reporting, and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional designation, if required
• Strong report writing, research, analytical and presentation skills and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and reconcile complex statistical reports.
• Demonstrated skills establishing, maintaining and producing complex databases/spreadsheets including current experience with database design, report generation and modifications.