Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 59464

Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade

Location: Edmonton

Employment Type: Full Time

Weekly Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: June 17, 2024

Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)

About Us

The Government of Alberta fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage you to join a team that's rooted in diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Explore more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

About the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade

The Ministry is geared toward strengthening Alberta's economy through various avenues:

• Jobs: Attracting skilled workers and ensuring safe, fair, and healthy workplaces.
• Economy: Supporting entrepreneurs and fostering job creation.
• Regional Development: Addressing unique economic needs across regions.
• Trade and Investment: Promoting trade and facilitating investment.

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About The Role

As a Data Analyst in the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Initiatives, you will report to the Manager of Data Analysis and Reporting. Your primary goal is to collect, analyze, and prepare reports to measure the outcomes and effectiveness of ELCC initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Complex data collection, extraction, and reporting for ELCC initiatives.
• Analyzing trends and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Evaluating data sources for integrity and accuracy.
• Developing strategies for measuring key outcomes and indicators.
• Responding to ad hoc data requests.
• Implementing innovative data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Leading the creation of new datasets for both internal and external use.
• Providing expertise on ELCC data analytics for decision-making.

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APS Competencies

Understanding required competencies is crucial. Learn more about required competencies .

Critical Competencies:

• Agility: Adapting to change and taking strategic initiatives.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Promoting open communications and leveraging team skills.
• Systems Thinking: Understanding interrelationships and emerging trends to achieve goals.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focusing on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Degree in Social Science, Statistics, Information Management, Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in software applications like Excel, PowerBI, SQL, SPSS.
• Advanced data management skills.
• Knowledge of evaluation and research practices.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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