Senior Data Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Data Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 85400
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (2-year contract)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 24, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year) 

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.
The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety.
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access.
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

This position reports to the Manager, Data and Analytics within the Modernization and Business Intelligence unit of Motor Vehicle Modernization branch of Traffic Safety Services (TSS) division of TEC. The Senior Data Analyst leads the analysis of complex traffic safety datasets and extracts key insights and interpretations to drive evidence-based policy and business decision making.

The primary responsibilities for the Senior Data Analyst include, but are not limited to:

1. Advanced Data Analysis and Comprehension

• Lead complex data analysis projects by applying advanced statistical methods and techniques to extract actionable insights.
• Identify emerging trends or patterns in traffic safety data and investigate contributing factors to help inform policy decisions.

2. Strategic Data Reporting and Dashboards

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced reporting systems and interactive dashboards that support performance measurement, program evaluation, and decision - making.
• Ensure that reports and dashboards provide real-time, actionable insights, are user-friendly, and align with departmental goals and outcomes.

3. Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics

• Utilize predictive modeling, machine learning, natural language processing techniques and other advanced analytical techniques to forecast future trends, assess risks, and develop prescriptive recommendations.
• Lead initiatives that leverage data analytics to optimize program delivery and improve service outcomes within Traffic Safety Services operations.

4. Data Governance and Standards

• Lead the implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and consistent across government systems.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data quality assurance, ensuring data integrity, security, and privacy across all analytical initiatives.

5. Policy Development and Evaluation

• Provide data-driven insights to inform the development of policies, regulations, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in government working groups and committees, providing expert level analytical support to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of traffic safety programs using rigorous data analysis methods, recommending improvements based on findings.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven ability to manage complex data projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and alignment with business objectives.
• Strong project management skills, including managing resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams and departments.
• In-depth understanding of public sector operations and government program structures, with the ability to tailor data analysis to inform program performance and policy development.
• The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of government initiatives, identify gaps, and propose data-driven solutions for improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data findings to a wide range of audiences, from technical teams to senior executives and government officials.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Proven leadership ability to mentor and guide junior data analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking – Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them: Senior Data Analyst has a well-rounded and deep understanding of TEC's 48 technology applications and the data sets within each and the interrelationships between the data sets.
• Creative Problem Solving – Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues: Develops compelling insights and recommendations through creative storytelling and data visuals that meet the needs of non-technical senior leaders.
• Develop Networks – Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders: Actively develops connections and influences others through the course of their duties.
• Develop Self and Others – Plans according to career goals and regular development: The SDA takes a life long learning approach to data analysis and learns new techniques and data analysis software as it becomes available.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Analytics or a related field 
  PLUS Four (4) years’ progressively responsible related experience 

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis

Assets:

• Master’s degree preferred. Strong project management skills, including managing resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams and departments.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create interactive dashboards and reports. The hiring team would prefer to see a copy of candidate’s portfolio of previous work/dashboards. (Not mandatory)
• Expertise in statistical Modeling, regression analysis, time series forecasting, Clustering, and multivariate analysis. Proficiency in applying machine learning algorithms and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning) to solve complex problems.
• Expertise in SQL for querying, analyzing, and manipulating large datasets from relational databases. Proficiency in using programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python or R)
• Strong ability to use visualization techniques to communicate insights clearly and effectively to senior leadership and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to interpret and present complex, actionable insights and analytical results (via visualizations, written reports and KPIs) to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong experience with data quality management, including data cleansing, validation, cataloging, and monitoring for data integrity.
• Proven ability to manage complex data projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and alignment with business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, including data governance, metadata management, and data integration across diverse sources (e.g., databases, APIs).
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices, ensuring data privacy, security, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulation such as the
• Access to Information Act (ATIA), the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and the Access to Motor Vehicle Information Regulation (AMVIR).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Temporary, full-time role (2-year contract) with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.