Planning, Assessment & Research Analyst

at  Edmonton Public Library

ARE YOU A DATA DETECTIVE?

What do you want to be today? Edmonton Public Library is looking for an outgoing and creative analyst to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Planning Assessment & Research Analyst who is passionate about using real-life data and statistics to inform customer services, enable evidence-based decision making, and the evaluation of library programs and services.
Under the direction of the Manager, Planning, Assessment & Research, you will help to develop, plan, implement and deliver EPL’s assessment program in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Working with the library’s staff and leadership you will help with collecting and transforming a variety of internal and external data into completing reports, presentations, and data visualizations. In addition, you will complete research and evaluation projects, coordinate, and compile statistical reports on EPL’s business plan, identify and report on trends that will impact library services, and develop recommendations and implementation strategies for services and process improvements at EPL.
Do you want to inform change and make a difference? If so, EPL is the place for you!

Job Requirements:

• University degree in a related field (e.g. statistics, mathematics, science related field) including coursework in research methodology and statistical data analysis; a Master’s degree is an asset.
• 5 years of work experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and performance measurement (candidates with less experience may be considered if they possess a Master’s degree).
• Experience utilizing a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, designing, and implementing research projects, and reporting on results.
• Advanced skills in the use of data collection, data wrangling, analysis, and visualization tools; experience working with SQL is an asset.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

WHO WE ARE:

The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it’s very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton’s largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.

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