DATA ANALYST & INTEGRATOR

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join their Research and Analytics team. This role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights that enhance decision-making for the Parks and Recreation division. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis and visualization to support strategic priorities, develop analytical models, and maintain key performance indicators. If you are passionate about data-driven solutions and eager to make a positive impact on the community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools and programming languages.
• Strong statistical foundation and hands-on data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise using data analysis techniques.
• Develop visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Techniques

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant fields

Tools

Tableau

Python

SQL

R

Git

AWS

Job description

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Job ID: 48028

Job Category: Information & Technology

Division & Section: Parks & Recreation (P&R), Policy & Strategic Planning, Research & Analytics

Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, (1) Permanent, (1) Temporary 12 months vacancy

Hourly Rate: $41.33 - $45.26 (2024 rates)

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-Time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 06-May-2025 to 21-May-2025

Job Summary

Are you interested in contributing to the quality of life in Toronto by providing decision makers with sound evidence? As part of the Research and Analytics unit in the Policy and Strategic Planning Branch of P&R, you’ll join a team focused on turning data into actionable insights. You are a data analyst with strong statistical foundations and hands-on experience in preparing and analyzing large datasets in distributed environments. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll ingest, clean, analyze, and visualize data. You’ll also design dashboards and queries, automate recurring analyses, and maintain key performance indicators that guide strategic priorities. Additionally, in this role you will help grow our team’s data science capabilities and advance data-informed decision making across the division.

If you are a data analytics professional who is interested in using your skills and experience to contribute towards the quality of life of Torontonians, we want to meet you!

About

To learn more about the Data Analyst and Integrator position with Parks and Recreation, we are hosting a virtual WebEx information session with Jia Lu, Manager, Research & Analytics and Amy Buckland, Senior Data Solutions Integrator, on:

• May 13, 2025 from 12:30PM – 1:30PM. Registration link: https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r6ccc84749f0d32818a61ebf9e6359097
• May 14, 2025 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM. Registration link: https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r6a9d609ff882ed75170bb4721fdcf42b

You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto, as well as the City's application process. Please register to participate as space is limited. Your name and email are required for registration, but they will remain private during the session.

Major Responsibilities

Research and Analytics, Data Science:

• Provides technical expertise using data analysis techniques to City divisions in support of data-driven decision making.
• Uses data science to formulate solutions and/or recommendations (including traditional research methods).
• Uses statistical techniques (e.g., A/B testing, summary statistics) to ensure high-quality analysis.
• Performs research on best practices related to data analysis and visualization.
• Contributes to developing analytical models, dashboards, and databases.
• Maintains data and records following Information Management best practices.
• Supports data cleaning, manipulation, analysis, and visualization to deliver insights and inform decisions.
• Connects business data with location information for additional insights.
• Sets up data queries, builds ETLs, automates analyses, and creates reusable scripts.
• Troubleshoots data issues and reports.
• Ensures data quality and performs cleaning to maintain accuracy.
• Implements changes based on historical data analysis.
• Stays updated on current and emerging data analytics tools and products.

Data Visualization And Communication

• Prepares data/statistical reports with aesthetic formatting.
• Creates visualizations from various data sources.
• Develops visualizations to support decision-making and briefing materials.
• Updates KPI dashboards regularly.
• Tracks and maintains KPIs and business impacts.
• Communicates analysis results to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Support

• Builds relationships with key users and decision makers.
• Maintains effective stakeholder relationships.
• Guides stakeholders on analytics tools and dashboards.
• Trains team members and stakeholders; presents findings in meetings and networks.

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post-secondary education in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), GIS, R Shiny, etc.
• Experience with programming and query languages (Python, SQL, R).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques (predictive modeling, regression, A/B testing, Bayesian methods).
• Experience with metadata management, data lineage, and version control (e.g., Git).

You Must Also Have

• Political acuity and understanding of context and timing.
• Strong data storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and gather requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and flexible.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Good time management and organization.
• Willingness to travel within the city.
• Experience with relational databases and cloud tools (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with collaborative workflows and data governance.
• Understanding of data privacy and ethics.

Note to Internal Employees: Apply via the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal. The applicant pool may be used for similar summer jobs.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The City promotes an inclusive workplace reflecting Toronto’s diversity. Learn more about employment equity.

Accommodation: The City provides accessible employment practices. Contact us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.