Data Analyst
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Job Location:
Fredericton - Canada
Yearly Salary:
CAD 65069 - 88681
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Closing Date: November 5 2025 at 4:00 PM
Data NB
At Data NB we offer a creative dynamic and meaningful work environment where all team members are valued. We inform effective practices programs and policies in New Brunswick and beyond through collaboration monitoring robust evaluations and knowledge transfer. We are engaged in a wide variety of research/evaluation projects in health education and other social sciences sectors.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 1 Year Term Fredericton On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $65069- $88681 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Research Manager the Data Analyst supports researchers in all aspects of a research project. This includes navigating project data sets and determining data quality selecting appropriate data elements from DataNB platform for project objectives assembling data access requests conducting and interpreting data analyses and contributing to writing final reports. The Data Analyst also completes data validation and documentation to ensure the accuracy of Data NBs data holdings.
Position Summary
- Prepare analytic data sets. Conduct and interpret data analyses using population-based administrative clinical registry and survey data.
- Assist researchers in the development of study protocols data measures data creation plans and analytic plans. Provide guidance to research assistants.
- Assist researchers in the preparation of forms required for access to Data NBs data.
- Provide research support to users in the Data NBs lab.
- Output interpret and communicate statistical results verbally and in writing.
- Contribute to writing research reports and scientific manuscripts for academic publication.
- Clean manage and analyze large provincial administrative databases.
- Identify and advise on data limitations. Collaborate on solutions to overcome those limitations.
- Complete data stewardship functions including data validation to ensure its accuracy.
- Create and update reference guides for data sets.
- Provide counsel on accurate analytical estimates for data analysis quotes
- Participate in the planning development and implementation of new research initiatives.
- Assist GNB departments and external agencies in preparing data sets to move to Data NBs repository.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A masters degree in Education Economics Health Sciences Biostatistics or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in manipulating large complex data sets and applying statistical methods and principles to services research.
Additional Strengths:
- Experience with administrative data such as student records immigration data health care registries or related databases and with survey data.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of descriptive statistics statistical inference survival analysis and advanced statistical modelling.
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Attention to detail in grammar structure and clarity to ensure professional and accessible reporting.
- Proven experience preparing high-quality research papers and/or analytical reports. Skilled in translating quantitative analysis into actionable narratives and well-structured written deliverables.
- Excellent knowledge of statistical software (SAS STATA R MATLAB) and Microsoft Office.
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A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Power BI
- R
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Data Management
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
