Data Quality Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sergeant, Digital Records Management, the Data Quality Analyst (Analyst) works within the Alberta Public Safety Application (APSA) suite of applications, which include the Sheriffs Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS). The Analyst ensures that information entered into the APSA system is accurate, timely, consistent with business practices, and that the data is maintained, stored, and disposed according to appropriate policies and procedures. The Analyst provides user training and feedback and is the subject matter expert APSA data quality.

The Analyst is instrumental in the development of data quality guidelines and standards for the entire Sheriffs Branch, and provides input to the continuing development and improvement of applications within APSA. They will develop reports and key performance indicators to assess the overall state of data quality within APSA, and must continually scan the environment for new approaches, technologies, and solutions to stay current in reporting solutions and best practices. The Analyst should anticipate emerging data quality requirements within the Alberta Sheriffs, and proactively seek solutions to support new policy initiatives and address emergent issues.

As a member of Information Management Unit, major responsibilities of the position include:

• Developing in-depth knowledge of the APSA suite of applications and provide subject matter expertise to support operations, business planning, and other initiatives.
• Reviewing occurrences, entities, locations, e-tickets, events, and calls to ensure they meet data quality standards.
• Developing reports and key performance indicators to proactively monitor the systems for data quality issues.
• Maintaining the APSA system through routine administrative tasks relating to user add/change/remove, unit add/change/remove, access control lists, and role assignments.
• Promoting end user self-sufficiency in data quality, especially through providing training and the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility - The Analyst must be able to quickly relate several databases in order to make decision on outcomes that can have effects on individuals’ rights and freedoms. In situations where the information does not line up, the Analyst will need to resolve the issue to the best of the ability by locating the required information.
• Drive for Results - The Analyst works with minimal supervision and is expected to maintain the necessary outcome of work. The Analyst will teach and guide users on the correct usage of the systems.
• Develop Networks - The Analyst will maintain good relations internally and externally with other agencies to maintain information is held at the highest and most accurate standard.
• Systems Thinking - The decisions the Analyst makes have implications over a very long time-span, most law enforcement records are held for periods up to 25 years. The management and best practices of the data must reflect that timeline and anticipate future changes and challenges.

Qualifications

University degree in related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:  

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The following will be considered an assets:

• Working with a Records Management System within a law enforcement environment
• Knowledge and experience working with JOIN (Justice Online Information System) and ROADS (Registries Online Access Delivery System)
• An excellent understanding of the Office suite (Word, Excel, etc)
• An understanding of relational databases

All education and experience must be detailed in your resume with specific start and end dates. Applicants will be evaluated for eligibility for the asset criteria based on the documentation provided.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

This a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Please note that there will be multiple stages of the assessment process.

An enhanced security clearance is required. Additional levels of clearance may be necessary depending on the assignment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.