Data Analyst

 

Description:

The Data Analyst position is responsible for discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques. The position also helps enforce ERP system policies, procedures, and standards.

What will you do?

  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets from TACS, POSSE, SLIM, Google Sheets, MS Excel, Open Data, and other sources. The intent is to improve Assessment and Taxation data gathering, processing and forecasting
  • Stay up to date and research new techniques for showcasing data. Maintain proficiency in existing and updated visualization and business data tools (e.g. WEBI, Tableau, etc.). Must be able to determine from various means (e.g.business experts, prior reports, etc.) what looks reasonable for output
  • Prepare guidelines and standards for consistency in report creation
  • Review and determine all data sets in the branch. Make recommendations for data storage types (e.g. Oracle, Excel, Google, POSSE, SAP, etc.), data refresh, and data extraction methods
  • Participate in the functional configuration, testing/troubleshooting, and maintenance of assigned ERP systems according to operational and business needs
  • Support future-state planning and development of ERP systems
  • Study existing business processes, materials, flowcharts, etc. as needed
  • Review and analyze data, identify process (business or technical) improvements that can be implemented by the branch
  • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

  • University graduation in Mathematics, Computing Science, Statistics
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ directly related working experience in data visualization, data analysis, and/or business intelligence is required

Assets:

  • Experience working with an ERP application
  • Knowledge of assessment and taxation functions and municipal government

Skills required for success:

  • Advanced skills in working with business intelligence tools such as SAP Web Intelligence, Tableau, or experience with other data discovery, visualization, and/or infographic technologies
  • Knowledge and experience using Google Workspace, and some Google Apps scripting
  • Fundamental knowledge of SQL is required. Experience with other data manipulation technology is an asset
  • Possess an intellectual curiosity for data and how it can be used to drive insights
  • Passion for transforming large amounts of data into compelling visual stories and/or reports to facilitate analysis and decision-making
  • Ability to balance attention to detail with prioritizing work in order to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfortably presenting to technical and business stakeholders at various levels in the corporation
  • Experience in various business processes to drive improvements in the branch
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
  • Applicants may be tested

Organization City of Edmonton
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category Data Analyst
Job Location Toronto,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-08-07 6:11 am
Expires on 2024-12-06