RES O 24R - Senior Data Analyst

Posting Title
RES O 24R - Senior Data Analyst

Position Classification
Research Officer R24

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually

Close Date
5/2/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> BC Public Service Agency

Ministry Branch / Division
Data and Insights Office, Planning, Modernization and Corporate Services Division

Job Summary

Bring your strong analytical and technical skills to this dynamic opportunity

Program
The Data & Insights Office (DIO) is responsible for business intelligence and customer research, including integrating BCPSA data sets, and providing meaningful visualizations and analysis, as well as creating automated data feeds for the BCPSA, Ministry clients and Agencies, Boards and Commissions. The Business Intelligence team works on building the BCPSA's capacity to make evidence-based decisions through the development and delivery of business intelligence tools and analytics.

Job Overview
The Senior Data Analyst is the Lead Analyst for a program, branch, division and/or medium to large scale projects. Work conducted by the Analyst directly contributes to the improvement of ministry or enterprise operations. The position undertakes fully independent professional data analysis and represents the ministry at partner or stakeholder meetings.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Degree in a related field* and two years related** experience; or
• Diploma in a related field, and three years related experience; or
• Certification from a recognized institution, in a related field and four years related experience; or
• Five years related experience.

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

**Related experience must include a combination of:

• Experience 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 with machine learning, clustering and classification techniques to analyze diverse sources of data.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations for the purpose of decision making.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working with SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services or Power BI.

Willingness Statement

• Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization's capabilities in analytics.

For questions regarding this position, please contact claire.miller@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of the following PSA offices: Kamloops, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Vancouver, Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics

Category

Government