Senior Data Analyst

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to analyze traffic safety data, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights to support policy and system modernization. The role reports to the Product Manager, Motor Vehicle Modernization, and emphasizes data governance, reporting, and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities include leading statistical analyses, developing dashboards and data visualizations, forecasting trends with machine learning techniques, and

Responsibilities

• Leads complex data analysis using advanced statistics to identify traffic safety trends and insights for policy recommendations and leadership communication.
• Collaborates with peers and Technology and Innovation to develop and maintain reporting systems, dashboards, and data visualizations to support performance measurement and decision-making.

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Data Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 88585
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary until March 31, 2028
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Product Manager, Motor Vehicle Modernization, the Senior Data Analyst analyses complex traffic safety system data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support evidence‑based policy and business decisions in preparation for system modernization and data migration. The role advances business intelligence, develops innovative analytical solutions, and provides data analysis to support strategic planning and traffic safety initiatives.

The main job responsibilities include:

1. Leads complex data analysis using advanced statistical methods to identify traffic safety trends, investigate contributing factors, and develop actionable insights. Interprets data to inform policy recommendations and strategic decisions, communicating findings through effective data visualization and storytelling to senior leadership, government officials, and external stakeholders.
2. Collaborates with peers and Technology and Innovation to develop and maintain reporting systems, interactive dashboards, and data visualizations that support performance measurement, program evaluation, and decision‑making. Ensures reporting aligns with departmental priorities and division modernization efforts.
3. Applies advanced analytical techniques, including predictive modelling, machine learning, and statistical methods, to forecast trends, assess risks, and develop data‑driven recommendations. Leads analytics initiatives to optimize Traffic Safety Services data quality and improve system outcomes, while collaborating on root cause analysis of complex data integration, ETL, and data integrity issues.
4. Leads the implementation of data governance frameworks and standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy across government systems. Collaborates with Data Quality Analysts and cross‑functional teams to resolve data quality issues, strengthen data integrity, and improve processes through automation and standardized practices.
5. Provides data‑driven insights and expert analytical support to inform policy development, regulatory decisions, strategic initiatives, and system modernization related to traffic safety. Evaluates program