Senior Data Analyst

Description:

We’re excited to welcome a passionate Senior Data Analyst to our team at the Ministry of Forests. In this role, you’ll assist with strategic and operational land use planning for the Archaeology Branch, working closely with government agencies, Indigenous Communities, Crown agencies, industry, and private landowners to protect our precious sites. Your contributions will be vital in supporting cultural heritage management, which is at the heart of the Province’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. This temporary position, lasting until the end of 2024, offers you a chance to collaborate with a dedicated team, engage in innovative problem-solving, and make a meaningful impact through your data analysis skills. There’s potential for an extension or further opportunities within the British Columbia Government, making this an exciting and rewarding step in your career.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field, and 1-year related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2 years related experience; OR,
• Diploma in a related field, and 3 years related experience; OR,
• Certification from a recognized institution, in a related field and 4 years related experience; OR,
• A minimum of 5 years related experience.

• Related Education fields may include: Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, statistics, mathematics, archaeology, anthropology, or other relevant specialty education as designated by program requirements.

Related experience includes:

• Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience determining appropriate use of various problem structuring methods and statistical methods for sampling, distribution assessment, bias and error.
• Experience planning, implementing, and testing predictive modeling methodology.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.