Data & Policy Research Analyst (GIS focus)

Municipal World Inc.; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Simcoe seeks a data analyst to provide technical, analytical, and data services supporting the research, evaluation and planning needs of the Social and Community Services Division. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, using surveys, focus groups and statistical analysis to answer evaluation questions.

You will gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, develop data metrics, and work with GIS staff to map social data for planning purposes and

Qualifications

• Three-year college diploma or university degree with post-graduate diploma in Analytical Research.
• Proficiency with SPSS or similar statistical software.
• Experience designing surveys and conducting focus groups.
• Ability to design and maintain complex databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive analysis, research and reports to support policy development.
• Identify and develop data metrics; evaluate sources and merge with core data.
• Collaborate with GIS staff to enhance social data mapping and analysis.
• Meet local stakeholder needs for data access, training and availability.
• Assist in program research/evaluation initiatives and retain statistical information.
• Coordinate meetings and training with stakeholders to address data needs.
• Participate as a data analyst on committees and work groups as assigned.
• Develop data processes to support research and evaluation projects.
• Respond to data inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and integrity of research methods and reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Surveys

Focus groups

Data management

Education

Three-year college diploma or university degree with post-grad analytical research diploma

Tools

SPSS

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The County of Simcoe seeks a data analyst to provide technical, analytical, and data services supporting the research, evaluation and planning needs of the Social and Community Services Division. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, using surveys, focus groups and statistical analysis to answer evaluation questions.

You will gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, develop data metrics, and work with GIS staff to map social data for planning purposes and