Hockey Analytics Specialist

Calgary Flames; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is seeking a talented analytics professional to design, build, and maintain software supporting coaching, player evaluation, scouting, and development. You will contribute to research initiatives to increase knowledge of hockey and help drive team performance.

The role requires strong Python, SQL, and web development skills, plus experience with Flask or Django and JavaScript frameworks. Calgary-based, open to non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hockey analytics and/or professional software development.
• Experience designing and building web applications or other software solutions.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with experience in modelling and other research-oriented tasks.
• High proficiency in Python or at least one other general-purpose programming language.
• Familiarity with comprehensive web application frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pyramid, or similar).
• Experience with at least one JavaScript library or framework (e.g., jQuery, React, Vue.js, or similar), along with foundational front-end technologies (HTML/CSS).
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of database development and data architecture principles, with strong working knowledge of SQL.
• Strong hockey knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to the sport.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and optimization of our proprietary hockey operations platform.
• Design and develop new user-friendly tools in our interface, with an equally high standard for accuracy and presentation.
• Contribute to research initiatives supporting player and team performance analysis, scouting, and player development.
• Assist in the design and implementation of data pipelines to integrate and leverage new data sources.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Flask

Django

React

HTML/CSS

Linux

Data pipelines

Job description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you'd like to join a team that's people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we'd love to sign you to a player's contract!

THE POSITION

The Calgary Flames are seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our growing Analytics team within Hockey Operations. In this role you will help to design, build and maintain software that supports users throughout the organization and impacts areas such as coaching, player evaluation, scouting, and player development. You will also contribute to research initiatives with the objective of increasing our knowledge of the game of hockey.

The salary range for this position is $80K-$90K

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintenance and optimization of our proprietary hockey operations platform
• Design and develop new user-friendly tools in our interface, with an equally high standard for accuracy and presentation
• Contribute to research initiatives supporting player and team performance analysis, scouting, and player development
• Assist in the design and implementation of data pipelines to integrate and leverage new data sources.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal individual will have the following background:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in hockey analytics and/or professional software development
• Demonstrated experience designing and building web applications or other software solutions
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with experience in modelling and other research-oriented tasks
• High proficiency in Python or at least one other general-purpose programming language
• Familiarity with comprehensive web application frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pyramid, or similar)
• Experience with at least one JavaScript library or framework (e.g., jQuery, React, Vue.js, or similar), along with foundational front-end technologies (HTML/CSS)
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Solid understanding of database development and data architecture principles, with strong working knowledge of SQL
• Strong hockey knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to the sport

Core Skills

• Passion for hockey with an understanding of statistical and analytical aspects of the game
• Able to work collaboratively with others in a high-paced, high-pressure environment
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to relate to a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues
• Problem solver who seeks pragmatic solutions to data and engineering challenges within time or technology constraints
• High attention to detail - strives to produce reliable and high-quality work
• Able to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Able to work flexible, non-standard hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Invested in learning and gaining new skills, both technical and non-technical
• Self-driven

This position will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.