Data Analytics Specialist

Della Infotech, Inc.; Edmonton (KY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist/Data Scientist to support the design and development of analytical data products. The successful candidate will leverage data assets to enhance decision-making and service delivery across government departments. This role requires diverse analytical skills and experience in data science, modeling, and statistical analysis. The position is primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics or data science for at least 6 years.
• Skills in statistical and computer languages, data modeling, and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and leadership on strategic data initiatives.
• Design and execute analytic projects and develop data models.
• Conduct complex data analysis in collaboration with data engineers.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Science

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Modeling

Job description

The Data and Content Management Division adopts a one-government approach to information and privacy governance, decision-making, and service delivery across the Government of Alberta (GoA). This approach enhances data access, collaboration, reduces data duplication, and fosters innovation to improve services for Albertans.

The Data Centre of Excellence seeks a resource to support the design and development of analytical data products and services, enabling the GoA to leverage its data assets effectively and support the implementation of the GoA Data Strategy. Working within a team, this expert will ensure high-quality data modeling, algorithm application, de-identification, synthetic data creation, visualizations, and evidence development for use across ministries and external stakeholders. This role will embody the pillars of the Data Strategy by using data to benefit Albertans.

The successful candidate will be a Data Analytics Specialist / Data Scientist with diverse analytical skills and experience in multi-faceted roles, including data analysis, data science, data modeling, statistical analysis, AI & ML, strategizing, advising, data product design, and delivery. There may also be aspects of data engineering, technical analysis, and business analysis.

Duties :

1. Provide hands-on support, leadership, advice, and direction on strategic data initiatives aligned with the Data Strategy.
2. Coordinate with internal and external clients to understand analytics needs and how to utilize data to meet these needs.
3. Anticipate, identify, and respond to complex data analytic requirements across GoA departments and external organizations.
4. Collaborate with the Manager of the Analytics Capability Centre to :

• Design and execute analytic projects
• Develop and share data models and products
• Enhance analytics capacities
• Design and support analytic service offerings
• Analyze raw data and build algorithms delivering business value
• Evaluate business needs, improve data quality, and design analytical tools
• Conduct complex data analysis in collaboration with data engineers and analysts
• Mentor team members and promote innovative solutions
• Support a data-centric culture with senior management and stakeholders
• Create and present options, roadmaps, frameworks, and briefings for senior executives
• Facilitate strategic discussions to develop shared understanding and decision options
• Develop metrics, outcomes, and indicators
• Extract knowledge from data using various techniques including probability models, machine learning, and data visualization
• Apply skills in data analytics and data science to provide insights and support decision-making
• Focus on predictive and needs-based analytics strategies to generate measurable value
• Transform data assets into meaningful analytics for decision-making
• Utilize statistical classification techniques such as k-means, hierarchical clustering, and logistic regression
• Integrate quantitative and qualitative data for business insights
• Design dashboards and custom reports from various data sources
• Gather and document client requirements and metadata
• Escalate issues and risks as needed
• Work within a multi-vendor/staff environment
• Meet specific deliverables and deadlines as determined by project management
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports

Equipment Requirements :

• Resource must provide their own equipment, including a computer compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop and related remote access software. Windows OS is preferred.

In remote work scenarios, the contractor provides all equipment and supplies. The Province ensures access to government systems. For onsite work, the Province provides office space and furniture, while the contractor supplies computers and software. The quoted rate must include all overheads and costs.

Standard hours are 08:15 - 16:30 Alberta time, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. Work must be performed within Canada due to security concerns. The role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings (up to 3-4 times per year), which may be negotiable based on location.

Background Check :

• Criminal record checks are required prior to starting work.

Mandatory Training :

• Completion of mandatory training such as FOIP and security awareness is required upon hiring.

Interview Dates :

• May 27-28, 2025

Refer to the Job Posting attachments for contract details.

Resource Qualifications :

Experience in data analytics or data science for at least 6 years, with skills in statistical and computer languages, data modeling, and analytical techniques.

Nice to Have :

Additional experience in data sharing, data linkage, de-identification, metadata, data pipelines, visualization, big data technologies, and government datasets.