Associate Statistician

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); London; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is seeking a Data Analyst to transform data into insights that support critical business decisions. This role involves data collection, analysis, and reporting, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plan

Travel Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in credit risk modeling, customer segmentation, or data visualization.
• Education in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports summarizing trends for stakeholders.
• Create visualizations and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Gather and compile data ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Data Visualization

Education

BSc in Statistics

BSc in Mathematics

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage, and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At The WSIB, You’ll Have The Opportunity To:

• Explore many career paths and follow your passion
• Continuously learn and grow professionally
• Be recognized for the great work you do
• Participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.

Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field, and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.

This job may require travel to Toronto or other locations across Ontario for in-office days, training, or events. In-office days are typically held monthly. Travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with WSIB policies.

This is a temporary opportunity up to 7 months in duration.

Salary Grade: N06 From: $79,956.17 To: $119,934.26

Job Summary:

Play a pivotal role in the analysis of data, interpretation of statistical findings, and the development of data-driven insights to support critical business decisions, help improve strategic initiatives, WSIB outcomes, efficiencies, and individual employee performance. Working closely with Statisticians, the responsibility will include data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting. The role will also engage in providing key corporate metrics for internal senior management and external committees. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be essential in ensuring that data is transformed into valuable insights, thus facilitating informed decision-making.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports and documentation summarizing trends, patterns, and anomalies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create clear and informative data visualizations using tools like R, Python, SAS, or specialized software. Present findings in a visually understandable manner.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and other analysts to address analytical challenges. Gather and compile data from various sources, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and well-organized.
• Address ad-hoc analytical questions and requests that may arise from various departments or external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest analytical techniques, tools, and best practices in the industry.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle complex data-related challenges and select appropriate statistical methodologies.
• Present statistical findings and insights in clear and understandable terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Education: BSc in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (minimum requirement).
• Experience: 1-3 years in related areas such as credit risk modeling, customer segmentation, time series modeling, SQL/R/Python programming, simulation modeling, data visualization.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations to apply, please contact [e-mail]. If invited for an interview or assessment, you can advise of your accommodation needs at that time.

Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about our actions to advance our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB must act ethically at all times. Job applicants must disclose any circumstances that could result in a conflict of interest, including political activity, outside employment, or personal relationships with current employees, customers, or stakeholders. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your application to assess and validate your qualifications. For concerns about data use, contact [e-mail]. A criminal records check is required as a precondition of employment.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.