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: $3148.2 to $4126.82 bi-weekly ($82168 - $107710/year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Albertas 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 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.

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