Data Analyst

Socket.dev; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Data Analyst for Planning and Development Services in Fort McMurray. You will extract, transform, and analyze data on KPIs and licensing to provide insights for permitting, census, and demographic trends.

The role focuses on building dashboards with Tableau/Power BI, improving Accela data processes, and delivering timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of data analysis experience.
• Experience with GIS and municipal data is an asset.
• Experience with third-party data sources is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and releases scheduled or ad-hoc reports on Planning and Development Services activities by extracting, transforming, and analyzing permit and licensing data.
• Supports Planning and Development Services department with strategies and process enhancements to reduce data input errors in the Accela permitting database.
• Processes and responds to internal and external stakeholder Planning and Development Services data and analysis requests.
• Supports department with data extraction and transformation from the Accela permitting database.
• Uses statistical and data visualization tools to implement and maintain an interactive dashboard that provides real-time information and interprets data on permitting and licensing activities in the Municipality.
• Works with Planning and Development Services to support all Accela functionality improvement efforts through best practice research.
• Creates documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process.
• Analyzes municipal-specific primary and secondary demographic and socio-economic data to generate insight into population trends in the Municipality.
• Supports all infield data collection analysis and reporting during the Municipal census.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Research & reporting

Data precision

Learning new technologies

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Geography, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Tableau

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID:4561
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch: Planning & Development Services, Customer Experience
Job Location:Fort McMurray
Pay Level:PL12
Start Rate: $51.46
Permanent Rate: $60.55(Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 05/09/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):20/09/2026
Posting Type:Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is one of Canada's most unique and fast-evolving regions — a place where innovative thinking meets real-world impact. Our Planning and Development Division shapes where we live, work and play.

Planning & Development at RMWB is more than policies and plans, it’s about creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities. Join a collaborative team that leads long-term strategy, supports development initiatives, and partners with residents and community partners to build our shared future.

If you're passionate about smart growth and public service, this is your opportunity to make your mark.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Data Analyst supports Planning and Development Services in all data extraction, transformation, and analysis functions for the department. The incumbent extracts, transforms, structures, and analyzes data on all Planning and Development Services key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall metrics to provide insight into permitting and licensing activities in the Municipality. This position also researches, analyzes, and reports on the Municipality's economic and demographic trends using municipal and third-party data to inform various municipal projects and statutory plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and releases scheduled or ad-hoc reports on Planning and Development Services activities by extracting, transforming, and analyzing permit and licensing data.
• Supports Planning and Development Services department with strategies and process enhancements to reduce data input errors in the Accela permitting database.
• Processes and responds to internal and external stakeholder Planning and Development Services data and analysis requests.
• Supports department with data extraction and transformation from the Accela permitting database.
• Uses statistical and data visualization tools to implement and maintain an interactive dashboard that provides real-time information and interprets data on permitting and licensing activities in the Municipality.
• Works with Planning and Development Services to support all Accela functionality improvement efforts through best practice research.
• Creates documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process.
• Analyzes municipal-specific primary and secondary demographic and socio-economic data to generate insight into population trends in the Municipality.
• Supports all infield data collection analysis and reporting during the Municipal census.
• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently or in a team and establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
• Exceptional research and reporting skills, with the ability to analyze information from a variety of sources and accurately present in a concise manner.
• High degree of precision and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and investigative procedures.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies in data science and analytics.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in computer technology, as it relates to data science and analytics, particularly in the use of spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and data visualization tools (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Geography, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or other related field is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in data analysis and research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or data science is required.
• Experience with GIS tools such as ArcMap 10.8 or ArcGIS Pro is an asset.
• Experience in policy analysis and project management is an asset.
• Experience working with third-party data sources such as Statistics Canada is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• Pre-employment testing may be required as part of the interview process.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.