Data Analytical SpecialistScientist

NOTE: This position is currently listed as Onsite; however the Assignment under this request will provisionally be Hybrid working 7.25 hours per calendar day sometime between 8:005:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Managers requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

Must haves:

• Experience collecting cleansing and assembling large amounts of data from multiple sources to enable the creation of complex reports.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information to a nontechnical audience.
• Experience leading change; acting as a driving force to build data capacity.

Description

• NOTE: OPP2 Security Clearances could take approximately 10 weeks to process.
• Develops data system architecture that produces a portfolio of reports to measure the performance of Government Mobile Communication Branch programs & Projects. Identification of the data required the appropriate sources of information and the preferred tools to be used (PowerBI MicroStrategy SAP Marketing Google Analytics etc.).
• Builds data capacity and maturity within the branch; mentors staff leverages existing data sources and identifies opportunities/ gaps and drives data driven decision making.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Identifies the reporting requirements to be analyzed and harmonize reports across the GMCB Program/Projects. Identify and use the best practices in terms of data visualization to present complex concepts simply and clearly.
• Work closely with the GMCB Ministry Partners & Vendors to access multiple data sources (both internal and external) and setup the processes required for the extraction transformation and loading of data required for the creation of program/project reports.
• Report automation process: provide recommendations of which reports to automate and the requirements to achieve this. Prepares and executes the transition plan required for the automation of reports.
• Identifies and develops new reports based on the evolving needs of the GMCB Ministry Partners & Vendor. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in reporting on an ongoing basis (ex. Implementation of new tools optimization of visual presentations of results program/project performance measurement etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Highly experienced with data analysis and data visualization using a variety of tools/ methods.
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction and undertake complex tasks.
• High attention to quality; detail oriented.
• Strong ability in the analytics and interpretation of data; trend analysis etc.
• Experienced leading a team and building capacity amongst junior staff.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Talent for problem solving.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to delivery results in a fastpaced environment.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Job requires a valid Ontario drivers license to facilitate regular travel. Ability to pass Government security background clearance involving a police records check.

Criteria Ratings MUST TOTAL 100

Senior Data Analytical Specialist / Scientist Skills 25 points

• Stakeholder management skills Interpersonal and consultative skills Facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop various reports based on usercentric design principles.
• Collaboration working in and leading high performing teams.
• Mentoring junior staff and building capacity.

Technical Skills 60 points

• Proficiency using data visualization tools such as PowerBI MicroStrategy Tableau or Business Object.
• Proficiency with programming tools such as Python SQL SAS or R.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word).
• Some form of HTML CSS JAVA Web Development.

Communication Skills 10 points

• Presenting writing skills and negotiating skills.
• Ability to concisely convey complex data analysis elements to a nontechnical audience. Similarly the ability to gather reporting requirements and translate those into technical actionable reporting design features.
• Ability to build consensus and drive acceptance.

Public Sector Experience 5 points

• Minimum of 35 years of experience analyzing data creation of reports and the interpretation of data from a variety of data sources.