GOAPRDJP00000594 - Data Analyst

S M Software Solutions Inc; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analyst in Edmonton, Alberta, for a key government project. The role involves extensive data collection, analysis, and visualization to support decision-making and service delivery. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in similar roles, alongside proficiency in data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis preferred.
• Ability to translate complex data into insights.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Implement and share service metrics and performance dashboards.
• Research and recommend data governance policies.
• Support grants management through data analysis.

Skills

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Data Collection

Data Cleansing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

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Job Title: GOAPRDJP00000594 - Data Analyst

Client: Government of Alberta

Work Location: 10155 - 102 ST, Edmonton Alberta CAN, T5J 4G8, Hybrid

Estimated Start Date: 02/07/2025

Estimated End Date: 01/12/2025

#Business Days: 106.00

Estimated Hours per Day: 7.25

Maximum Duration of Extension: 06 Months

Note

• 6 months with 6-month extension option
• Hybrid
  
  

Working Hours/location:

• Standard Hours of work are 8:15 to 4:30 with a 1 hr lunch break Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the province.
• Location: … COMMERCE PLACE- 10155 102 St NW, Edmonton AB T5J 4L6
• The expectation will be for the resource to work from the office 3 days a Week
• Work must be done within Alberta if working outside of the office
  
  

Description

A Data Analyst is expected to provide expertise in data collection, data-driven storytelling, statistical analysis, data modelling and visualization, data policies and governance standards. The data analyst will also create plans and strategies to identify the various linkages between new and existing data forms, resulting in the integration of data models, development of data policies, and presentation of statistical analysis and data visualizations to help understand and improve service delivery.

• The duties for the role include, but are not limited to:
• Implement, develop, and share service metrics and service performance dashboards of IT projects in relation to spend, progress and risk level or projects.
• Inform project team and leadership about current data trends and performance, and recommend performance metrics to support program delivery and monitoring.
• Research best practices and makes recommendations for the direction of data-driven governance policies to support the adoption of digital services and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with Technology and Innovation (TI) program areas to investigate program needs, understand contract requirements, and support the achievement of program deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive contract inventory and conduct spend analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Prepare contract-level budget justifications and develop optimized contractual spend plans aligned with program objectives.
• Produce comprehensive zero-based budgeting reports to enhance financial transparency and resource allocation.
• Support grants management through data collection and analysis, aiding in compliance and performance reporting.
• Support corporate priorities and data-driven decision making by leveraging existing and new analytics, data visualizations, data models, and storytelling tools
• Other responsibilities as required or requested.
  
  

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably supporting finance or procurement processes.
• Experience with data extraction, cleansing, and preparing data sets related to contracts, spending, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in data analysis/visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and working knowledge of SQL or other database tools.
• Ability to translate complex financial/operational data into actionable insights for zero based budgeting decisions.
• Experience in preparing dashboards and reports tailored for various audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Experience supporting business process optimization or financial planning projects preferred.
  
  

Additional information to suppliers

Eligibility and Application Steps

If you are enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity, we kindly request you to provide the following documents: [e-mail]

Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

• Updated Resume in word format (Mandatory)
• Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
• Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
  
  

Please only apply if you meet the qualifications mentioned above. Feel free to share with your network or tag someone who fits for this role!

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to call or text at [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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