Data Storyteller

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Data Storyteller, where you will leverage your data visualization skills to enhance citizen experiences in a vibrant city. In this dynamic role, you will extract insights from complex datasets and create impactful visual narratives that drive innovation and inform decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to support strategic initiatives and engage in financial analysis that makes a tangible impact. If you're passionate about using data to tell compelling stories and foster meaningful change, this is the opportunity for you. Embrace a culture of equity and inclusion while shaping the future of your community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangement

Diverse Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data visualization and analytics.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Use data visualization tools to enhance understanding through storytelling.
• Drive application lifecycle management for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data Visualization Techniques

GIS Experience

Financial Analysis

Performance Measurement

Analytic Translation

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in Finance

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Arts

Tools

Tableau

ArcGIS

Google Looker Studio

Job description

Ready to shape Edmonton's future with data? As a Data Storyteller in our Service Innovation and Performance (SIP) branch, you'll enhance citizen experience and drive innovation by extracting insights from complex datasets and crafting impactful data visualizations. Reporting to the Manager of Data Analytics, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to directly support the city's strategic direction. Dive into financial analysis and performance measurements to make a tangible impact across a wide range of city initiatives. If you're passionate about using data to tell powerful stories and drive meaningful change, let's connect!

What will you do?

• Use data visualization tools such as Tableau, ArcGIS and Google Looker Studio to enhance business understanding through engaging, simple, and concise data storytelling
• Present data and analysis in a clear and concrete manner that allows the audience to quickly understand the results so they can make data-driven decisions
• Drive application lifecycle management to support data-driven decision making including application design, development, enhancements, maintenance, support, and planning
• Lead portfolio projects and actively encourage teamwork within the Section
• Help deliver conceptual and technical data analytics training, requiring the interpretation of information and specialized content advice
• Maintain an awareness of best practices within the data analytics and data visualization profession
• Explain difficult concepts and persuade diverse business areas to adopt a data-driven point of view
• Determine core work priorities and self manage major accountabilities under broad direction with a good understanding of the Section's strategic direction
• Other related responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Arts, Fine Arts Communication
• A minimum of five (5) years directly related working experience is required

Skills required for success:

• Proven experience with data visualization techniques coupled with spatial data experience (i.e. GIS)
• Experience advancing financial analysis, performance measurement and business analysis best practices with work units across a wide range of disciplines
• Demonstrated experience providing 'analytic translation' - providing a clear and inspiring approach to extract meaning from analytics using data, visuals and narrative
• Experience acting as a resource to staff members for advice and guidance on potential approaches and problem situations
• Skilled at analyzing data, deriving insights and building creative output in order to turn complex challenges into easy to understand formats
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to interact with clients, staff, management and senior executives to resolve complex challenges through visualization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, presenting and storytelling
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Strong knowledge of and experience with a variety of presentation, graphic design applications, and tools

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week.

Salary Range: $48.767 - $61.623; Hourly $85,915.26 - $108,564.32 Annually

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst II
Posting Date: May 06, 2025
Closing Date: May 20, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Century Place, 17th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3