Application Analyst/developer - Toronto, Canada - Ombudsman Ontario

Description

Are you passionate about the endless possibilities real world data can offer? Do you carry the desire to create products and services that are data driven? If you answered yes to both, then we have an exciting opportunity for you

The Product and Data Management Team in the Government Services Integration Cluster (GSIC) is looking for highly skilled data analyst to enhance the ministry's evidence-informed decision-making by applying cutting-edge data tools and technology to government and consumer data


Our work includes:

• Building a data analytics platform that can handle real-time requests cutting across many business units.
• Exploring, analyzing, and deriving new insights from our data assets.
• Automating data preparation and analysis processes.

If you are ready to contribute your data analyst skills to improve the lives of Ontarians, we would love to hear from you

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Data analyst, you will work with a large team of data engineers, data scientists and data stewards to deliver solutions to tangible, real-world problems.

Things to expect in this role:

• Creating compelling data products and services by means of visualization, prescriptive and predictive analytics, and data stories
• Designing data flow and data models and getting involved in data design discussion.
• Connecting and working with your colleagues beyond ministry lines to deliver integrated data, analytics, and data science services

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

• You are highly skilled and experienced in working with data querying languages (e.g. SQL, Hive, Cypher) and/or data science programming languages (e.g. Python) and platforms like Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI, Data Lake, Synapse, Microsoft SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Azure Storage, ADF, and Azure Analysis Service .
• You have proven knowledge and understanding of data management principles, technologies, and best practices for working with high-volume structured and unstructured data assets.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of Power BI functions such as analytics, data modeling and mining, reporting, data cleansing, DAX, and Power Query.
• You can recommend improvements to streamline processes regarding data flow and data quality to improve data accuracy, usability, and value.
• You can work with analyst and clients to implement and improve data models and processes, and curate data from multiple sources for integrated reporting in an enterprise environment.

Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking Skills:

• You can investigate problems, challenge assumptions, and make sense of information.
• You can creatively think and propose innovative ways to look at problems by using data mining approaches on the set of information available.
• You make sure the right questions are being asked, solicit feedback, and iterate until you reach meaningful conclusions backed by solid analysis.
• You can create a better user experience through constant feedback mechanisms and are skilled in transforming ideas generated through user research.

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You have experience working on projects with multiple team members and competing priorities.
• You have effective teamwork skills to collaborate and build strong relationships with team members and internal ministry users to support development and implementation of client solutions.
• You have experience working on data projects and delivering them in an agile, iterative, and lean manner.

Communication Skills:

• You can effectively articulate ideas and options that involve analysis, interpretation, and assessment.
• You can create standard analytics products for communication of analytics results, such as slide decks, reports, and methodology documents.
• You are able to articulate data and information gathered into meaningful insights that can facilitate strategy and decision-making for government services.