Data Analyst
Requisition ID: 16466
Department: City Manager's Office
Service: Service Optimization and Data Insights
Branch: Data Insights
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $81 359,46 - $102 891,88 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 21/03/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The City Manager's Office (CMO) is responsible for supporting the City Manager to enable the successful alignment of the values and priorities of Council with the administrative resources and business operations of the City structure.
The Service Optimization and Data Insights Branch works horizontally across the organization to support this mandate and advance enterprise-wide priorities of continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making. The Data Insights Unit provides data leadership and support for data literacy across the organization by helping teams better leverage and convey the meaning behind their data through the development of data products (e.g., dashboards, data stories); supporting the implementation of a Citywide Data Strategy and related initiatives; and demonstrating the ongoing commitment to data-informed decision-making with the public release of City data through the Open Data Program.
You are responsible for supporting the City's Open Data Program, providing dashboard development and support, and for conducting regular reviews of documents and products to ensure feasibility and data accessibility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum 3 years of related experience in data analysis
KNOWLEDGE
- General knowledge of corporate technology systems and databases, business intelligence and data visualization tools (Power BI)
- Basic understanding of database principles and structure, statistical analysis, interpretation, methods, tools and predictive modeling
- Basic understanding of emerging research methodologies and technologies
- Experience working in a political environment is an asset
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to question, discern, interpret and analyze various types of information to form an evidence-based conclusion or judgment
- Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
- Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop solutions or feasible options to achieve the desired end state
- Ability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design
- Ability to conduct tests or inspections of products to ensure their quality
- Ability to determine causes of operating errors in technological systems and decide how to resolve the issues
- Capacity to design and develop layouts for data visualization and open data products
- Ability to identify and assess risks and determine procedures to be followed to reduce or avoid their impact
- Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others
- Ability to plan for and communicate the effects of change
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.