DATA ANALYST & INTEGRATOR - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Job Category: Inofrmation & TechnologyDivision & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Policy & Strategic PlanningWork Location: METRO HALL, 55 John Street.Job Type & Duration: 1 Full-time, Permanment. 1 Full-Time, Temporary (1 Year)Hourly Rate: $39.92 - $43.71Shift Information: Mon-Fri, 35 hrs/week per weekAffiliation: L79 Full-timeNumber of Positions Open: 2Posting Period: 8-JUN-2022 to 29-JUN-2022

Are you interested in contributing to the quality of life in Toronto by providing decision makers with sound evidence If you are a data science, analytics, and research professional who is interested in using your skills and experience to contribute towards the quality of life of Torontonians, please read on.Working in the Research and Analytics unit in the Policy and Strategic Planning Branch of PFR, you are a data scientist and analyst who has strong roots in statistical knowledge and experience in analyzing large data sets in distributed environments (Hadoop) using tools like Hive, Spark, Tableau, ESRI, map box, and other open source data visualization tools. You have a passion for discovering patterns from data and working with internal stakeholders to understand business problems to improve quality of life outcomes for the public.Specifically, you will perform and provide technical support in data cleaning, manipulation, analysis, and visualization on data to deliver insights and contributes to evidence informed decision making and solutions. You will use data science to formulate solutions and/or recommendations; set up data queries, automate recurring analysis; and track and maintain major Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business impacts.Job Functions:Data Science, Research and Analytics

• Provides technical expertise using data analysis techniques to City divisions in support of data driven decision making.
• Uses data science to formulate solutions and/or recommendations (i.e. including utilization of traditional research methods)
• Uses statistical techniques (e.g. A/B testing, summary statistics on central tendency, etc.) to ensure high quality analysis.
• Performs research on best practices related to data analysis and data visualization.
• Contributes to the development of corporate analytical models, dashboards and databases
• Maintains data and records in accordance with Information Management best practices and guidelines (i.e. alignment of data governance best practices)
• Provides technical support and assists with performing data cleaning, manipulation, analysis and visualization on data to deliver insights and contribute to evidence informed decision making and solutions.
• Connects a variety of business data with location information and analyzes data to gain additional insights.
• Sets up data queries, builds Extract, Transform and Load (ETLs), data pipelines and automates recurring analysis, and builds reusable scripts to speed up future analysis.
• Troubleshoots and takes actions to resolve issues associated to data, interpretation and reporting.
• Ensures data quality, identifies errors and performs data cleaning to ensure accuracy and statistical significance.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of both current and emerging data analytics and products.

Data Visualization and Communication

• Compiles data/statistical reports based on data analysis including formatting for aesthetics and structure.
• Produces data visualization on a range of different data sources, including structured, unstructured, real-time and geospatial.
• Builds out data visualization to inform decision-making or to contribute towards briefing decks.
• Updates KPI decks on a regular basis to outline major changes, annotates major research projects, and changes to the system that have impact to KPIs.
• Tracks and maintains major Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business impacts.
• Communicates analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Support

• Builds relationships with key business users and decision makers to understand their business analytics needs.
• Develops, fosters and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guides stakeholders to understand the analytics tools and automated dashboards to support decision making.
• Trains team members and other stakeholders on foundational analytics capabilities. Gives presentations at relevant learning networks, meetings and events related to findings and data science.

Key Qualifications:Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:1.Post-secondary education in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Health Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience, or a related field.2. Experience with statistical computing, object oriented programming and database query languages (Python, R, SQL).3. Experience with data visualization (Tableau) ArcGIS, R Shiny, Illustrator and other open source data visualization tools4. Experience using statistical techniques (e.g. predictive value, time series analysis, regression, A/B testing, Bayesian)5. Experience with meta-data management and data lineage tracingYou must also have:

• Excellent political acuity with consideration of context and timing
• Ability to create and effectively present information and facilitate discussions with various audiences Excellent interpersonal skills; with the ability to develop and maintain inter-professional team relationships with multiple stakeholders, including City staff and the public
• Graphic design experience and interest in post-production in Adobe Creative suite tools an asset.
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and flexible individual with initiative, to handle a complexity of tasks simultaneously
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to travel to various location
• Skills related to querying on premise transactional database environments such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL and/orPostgres, as well as SAP and Cognos databases an asset

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the Citys Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the Citys Internal Job Posting Portal.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.AccommodationThe City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.Quick Apply

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