Senior Data Analyst / Analyste principal des données (The College of Early Childhood Educators)

Ontario Municipal Social Services Association; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst. The successful candidate will lead data management, analysis, and reporting across departments, providing crucial support for evidence-based decisions. Key qualifications include a relevant degree and experience with statistical software and data visualization tools. This role offers a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in data management and analysis or data science role.
• Experience using statistical analysis and programming software.
• Familiarity with data visualization methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative data analyses across departments.
• Ensure datasets are ready for analysis.
• Write reports with recommendations based on data.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Statistical analysis software

SQL Server

Data visualization tools

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Four-year college or university program in data science or related field

Tools

SPSS

Python

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Full-Time Permanent Position

The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) supports high-quality early learning and care by regulating more than 61,000 members of the profession in the public interest, pursuant to the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007. We are one of the largest self-regulatory bodies in Ontario and the diversity of our members as well as our employees reflects the diversity of the children and families to whom they provide care. Our Commitment to Anti-Racism informs how we work and is embedded in the culture of the College, where we continue to create and strengthen a workplace of inclusion and belonging.

We are seeking an analytical, collaborative critical thinker who will be accountable for leading data management, analysis, and reporting activities at the College to support evidence-based decisions and the College’s strategic priorities. The Senior Data Analyst will work across all Departments at the College and with external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Data & Research, the key areas of responsibility are to :

• Lead quantitative data analyses and data management activities across departments.
• Lead data quality processes, data cleanup, and other tasks to ensure that datasets are ready for analyses.
• Perform complex quantitative analyses and provide interpretations following the College’s policies and processes.
• Write reports that include recommendations and options based on data analyses.
• Lead the sharing of quantitative data and dissemination of analytical results.
• Provide advice and directions to maintaining and improving the College’s databases.
• Manage the process to maintain and update the College’s Data Inventory.
• Contribute to the development of a knowledge mobilization strategy for the College.
• Lead the development and implementation of data requests and data sharing process for the College; respond to data requests from internal and external partners.
• Lead the development and implementation of a data visualization plan for the College.

Qualifications

• Four-year college or university program or equivalent with a focus on quantitative or statistical research, quantitative data management and analysis or data science.
• Four years’ experience including working in a data management and analysis or data science role.
• Experience with moderate to high proficiency using various statistical analysis and programing software (e.g. SPSS, SSRS, R, Python).
• Experience with moderate to high profiency using SQL Server.
• Experience with moderate to high proficiency using various data visualization methods and tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau).
• Judgement and analytical skills to identify and scope data-related issues, conduct research, analyze data and formulate / analyze options.
• Flexibility to work well independently and in a team in a remote-first environment with competing priorities.
• Written communication skills to prepare detailed and accurate documentation.
• Listening, verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills to communicate with a variety of parties.
• Initiative and time management skills to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Coaching and management skills to motivate and develop project team members.

The College encourages applications from members of equity seeking groups.

The College is committed to providing accommodation. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We have a remote work environment.

Please submit your cover letter and resume on our by July 29, 2024 .