Utility Data Analyst

Detect; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonuses

Overtime pay after 48 hours

Fitness centre access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Detect is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join our team and help transform utility inspection imagery into actionable grid insights. You will manage our services inventory, produce in-depth operational reports, and annotate imagery to pinpoint issues for remediation by the grid reliability team.

You will verify data quality, collaborate with colleagues to enhance analysis workflows, and contribute to tooling improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education completed.
• High accuracy and consistency in outputs.
• Comfortable using specialized software for data analysis.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools.
• Knowledge of powerline systems is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an accurate services inventory.
• Provide detailed utility operational reports.
• Annotate powerline inspection imagery to identify issues.
• Review and verify annotated data for quality and consistency.
• Identify discrepancies in collected data.
• Develop analytical tools and processes.
• Collaborate with team to improve data analysis workflows.
• Support analysts and operations as needed.
• Participate in feedback sessions to improve tools and workflows.
• Provide insights to improve software efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Technical literacy

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary education

Tools

Specialized software

Job description

About Detect

At Detect, we're redefining how organizations see and respond to the world around them. Our mission is to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decisions. We build cutting-edge solutions that fuse technology, geospatial intelligence, and automation to solve real-world challenges — from infrastructure management and public safety to climate resilience and beyond.

About Detect

As a fast-growing, innovation-driven company, we're always looking for passionate and curious people to join our team. We value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. At Detect, you'll work on impactful projects, use the latest tools and technologies, and help shape the future of intelligent systems.

Whether you're building software, analyzing data, or designing user experiences, you'll find your place here

Job Description

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYSIS

We are seeking a detail-oriented Analyst to join our team and support our mission of transforming powerline inspections. You will be responsible for analyzing and assessing utility inspection imagery and managing our services inventory. Your work with Detect will include identifying defects, developing processes, and providing grid-level insights and analytics. This role offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment, and provides the opportunity to work at the forefront of powerline data analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain an accurate services inventory
• Provide detailed utility operational reports
• Annotate powerline inspection imagery to identify issues and areas requiring attention
• Review and verify annotated data to ensure high quality and consistency
• Identify and flag any discrepancies in the collected data
• Develop analytical tools and processes
• Collaborate with team members to improve data analysis processes
• Provide support to other analysts or the operations team when needed
• Participate in feedback sessions to improve annotation tools and workflows
• Provide insights and suggestions for enhancing software efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-Secondary education
• Attention to detail and a focus on producing consistent, high-quality results
• Comfortable with technology and able to operate specialized software
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational skills are essential
• Strong computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently with great attention to detail
• Basic technical literacy and comfort learning new software tools
• Knowledge of powerline systems is a bonus but not required
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of preventative infrastructure maintenance technology
• Hands-on training and development to grow your skills in data analysis, defect detection and grid evaluation
• Be part of a supportive team that values innovation, clear communication, and resilience
• Competitive pay, with performance bonuses available
• Competitive hourly wage with overtime pay after 48 hours/week
• Performance bonuses available
• Full health benefits package
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly scaling technology company
• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Work that directly contributes to the safety and reliability of the power grid
• Free fitness centre access

Join Us!

If you're looking to make a real-world impact and grow with a company that values innovation, purpose, and people — we'd love to hear from you. At Detect, your ideas matter, your work has meaning, and your growth is our priority.

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