Senior Data Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Product Manager, Motor Vehicle Modernization, the Senior Data Analyst analyses complex traffic safety system data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support evidence-based policy and business decisions in preparation for system modernization and data migration. The role advances business intelligence, develops innovative analytical solutions, and provides data analysis to support strategic planning and traffic safety initiatives.

The main job responsibilities include:

1. Leads complex data analysis using advanced statistical methods to identify traffic safety trends, investigate contributing factors, and develop actionable insights. Interprets data to inform policy recommendations and strategic decisions, communicating findings through effective data visualization and storytelling to senior leadership, government officials, and external stakeholders.
2. Collaborates with peers and Technology and Innovation to develop and maintain reporting systems, interactive dashboards, and data visualizations that support performance measurement, program evaluation, and decision-making. Ensures reporting aligns with departmental priorities and division modernization efforts.
3. Applies advanced analytical techniques, including predictive modelling, machine learning, and statistical methods, to forecast trends, assess risks, and develop data-driven recommendations. Leads analytics initiatives to optimize Traffic Safety Services data quality and improve system outcomes, while collaborating on root cause analysis of complex data integration, ETL, and data integrity issues.
4. Leads the implementation of data governance frameworks and standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy across government systems. Collaborates with Data Quality Analysts and cross-functional teams to resolve data quality issues, strengthen data integrity, and improve processes through automation and standardized practices.
5. Provides data-driven insights and expert analytical support to inform policy development, regulatory decisions, strategic initiatives, and system modernization related to traffic safety. Evaluates program effectiveness through data analysis, evaluation frameworks, and cost-benefit assessments, develops recommendations for senior management, and supports government committees, external stakeholders, and public communications through statistical summaries, briefings, and data visualizations.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

The competencies required to succeed in this role are:

• Systems Thinking- Leads and influences the development of a data governance framework in conjunction with Technology and Innovation.
• Creative problem Solving- Develops compelling insights and recommendations through creative storytelling and data visuals that meet the needs of non-technical senior leaders.
• Develop Network- Actively engages with provincial, federal colleagues to support the goals of the division.
• Develop Self and Others - Takes a lifelong learning approach to data analysis and learns new techniques and data analysis software as it becomes available.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as (Science, Engineering , Business Analytics etc.)  plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience.

Related experience and other requirements for this role includes:

• Expertise in statistical modelling, regression analysis, time-series forecasting, clustering, and multivariate analysis to identify trends and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in applying machine learning algorithms and advanced analytical techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, to solve complex business problems.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, including data governance, metadata management, and integration of data from diverse sources, including databases and APIs.
• Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools, such as Power BI and Tableau, to develop interactive dashboards and comprehensive reports.
• Strong understanding of business intelligence, performance measurement frameworks, and decision-support systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices, ensuring data privacy, security, integrity, and compliance with applicable legislation, including Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, where applicable.
• Strong experience in data quality management, including data cleansing, validation, monitoring, and maintaining data integrity.
• Proven ability to lead complex data projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Strong project management capabilities, including coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams and departments.
• Expertise in SQL for querying, analysing, and manipulating large datasets from relational databases.
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis, such as Python, R, and SAS, and statistical software, including SPSS and Stata.

Equivalencies:

• Two years of related diploma plus six years of related experience
• 1-year of related Certificate plus seven years of related experience
• A minimum of eight years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

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Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary until March 31 , 2028 , Full-time position.          

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.

Location: Edmonton.

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.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.