Statistical Data Analyst

at  York Region

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation, if required.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in statistical data analysis and data management, including database design, spreadsheet applications and report writing.
• Strong report writing, research, analytical and presentation skills and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and reconcile complex statistical reports.
• Demonstrated skills establishing, maintaining and producing complex databases/spreadsheets including current experience with database design, report generation and modifications.
• Recent demonstrated ability to set up detailed reports, business plans, tables and spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the extraction, compilation, analysis, reporting and application of statistical data and metrics for programs and services; ensuring data integrity and databases meet data governance requirements. This role is also interpreting, summarizing, creating and maintaining statistical data files; writing reports and dashboards on trends and analysis; designing and developing complex spreadsheet and database applications; contributing to the development and monitoring of surveillance indicators and systems, and developing service profiles.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles, analyzes, models and reports on various statistical data from a variety of sources/databases to identify trends that will impact on strategic planning for programs and services and recommends appropriate service delivery strategies to address and/or mitigate the impacts.
• Develops and maintains metrics, dashboards, visualizations and reports.
• Monitors and reviews database information and conducts data audits, reviews and edits contents to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinates and prepares comprehensive data analysis and statistical reports for research, policy, program and service activities and to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Designs and/or revises complex database and spreadsheet applications including the collection, manipulation and analysis of statistical data.
• Prepares reports relating to budget and statistical data to meet Government, Department/Branch/Division objectives and mandates.
• Coordinates the collection, reconciliation, submission and reporting of data from within the Department, other Departments and external organizations.
• Develops service profiles, utilizing data from various databases and external sources; conducts benchmarking of other program/services to determine and develop best practices for reporting, and process improvements.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.