Senior Data Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The Motor Vehicles Modernization Unit of the Traffic Safety Services Division is looking for a Senior Data Analyst. This position directly reports to the Manager of Motor Vehicle Modernization.

As the Senior Data Analyst for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors’ Motor Vehicle Modernization Project, you will be the team’s authority on data architecture, governance, and advanced analytics. This position works alongside Senior Policy and Business Analysts to redesign how motor-vehicle and traffic-safety data are captured, shared, and leveraged across Driver Services, Carrier Services, and Traffic Safety programs.

The responsibilities of these roles include:

• Leading complex projects using advanced statistical methods to extract actionable insights and inform policy decisions.
• Designing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reporting systems for performance measurement and decision-making.
• Utilizing predictive modeling and machine learning to forecast trends, assess risks, and optimize program delivery.
• Implementing data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and consistency across systems.
• Providing data-driven insights for policy development and evaluate the effectiveness of traffic safety programs.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to design evaluation frameworks and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Presenting findings using data visualization and storytelling techniques to communicate insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Deep data-architecture and analytics expertise that drives actionable insight
• Clear, plain-language communication of technical findings
• Curiosity and self-direction, thriving amid ambiguity
• Skilled facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Systems thinking that links evidence to policy and service decisions
• Courage, adaptability, and rigorous data-quality stewardship

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.    

• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Analytics or a related field, supplemented by at least four (4) years progressively related experience.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and reporting platforms to create interactive dashboards and reports.
• Experience with statistical modelling.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Advanced data-visualization & storytelling (Power BI, Tableau)
• Expert SQL and database querying across relational / NoSQL stores
• Dimensional & relational data-modeling / architecture design
• ETL pipeline design and orchestration (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SSIS)
• Statistical analysis & predictive modelling with Python or R
• Data governance, quality and metadata management frameworks
• Cloud analytics platform expertise (Azure Synapse, Databricks or similar)
• Business-intelligence solution & KPI dashboard development
• Clear communication of insights to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative, agile delivery mindset with peer review & feedback culture

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

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Temporary, Full-time position, until August 1, 2027.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Twin Atria Building | 4999 98 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:

• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• 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 a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.