• Develops data system architecture that produces a portfolio of reports to measure the performance of Government Mobile Communication Branch programs & Projects. Identification of the data required, the appropriate sources of information and the preferred tools to be used (PowerBI, MicroStrategy, SAP Marketing, Google Analytics, etc.).

• Builds data capacity and maturity within the branch; mentors staff, leverages existing data sources and identifies opportunities/ gaps, and drives data driven decision-making.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Identifies the reporting requirements to be analyzed and harmonize reports across the GMCB Program/Projects. Identify and use the best practices in terms of data visualization to present complex concepts simply and clearly.

• Work closely with the GMCB, Ministry Partners & Vendors to access multiple data sources (both internal and external) and set-up the processes required for the extraction, transformation and loading of data required for the creation of program/project reports.

• Report automation process: provide recommendations of which reports to automate and the requirements to achieve this. Prepares and executes the transition plan required for the automation of reports.

• Identifies and develops new reports based on the evolving needs of the GMCB, Ministry Partners & Vendor. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in reporting on an ongoing basis (ex. Implementation of new tools, optimization of visual presentations of results, program/project performance measurement, etc.).

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Highly experienced with data analysis and data visualization using a variety of tools/ methods.

• Able to work independently, or with minimal direction, and undertake complex tasks.

• High attention to quality; detail oriented.

• Strong ability in the analytics and interpretation of data; trend analysis, etc.

• Experienced leading a team and building capacity amongst junior staff.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Talent for problem solving.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to delivery results in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and initiative.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

• Job requires a valid Ontario driver's license to facilitate regular travel. Ability to pass Government security background clearance, involving a police records check.

Senior Data Analytical Specialist / Scientist Skills

• Stakeholder management skills, Interpersonal and consultative skills, Facilitation skills.

• Ability to develop various reports based on user-centric design principles.

• Collaboration, working in, and leading high performing teams.

• Mentoring junior staff and building capacity.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Tableau or Business Object.

• Proficiency with programming tools such as Python, SQL, SAS or R.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Some form of HTML, CSS, JAVA, Web Development.

Communication Skills

• Presenting, writing skills, and negotiating skills.

• Ability to concisely convey complex data analysis elements to a non-technical audience. Similarly, the ability to gather reporting requirements and translate those into technical, actionable, reporting design features.

• Ability to build consensus and drive acceptance.

Public Sector Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience analyzing data, creation of reports and the interpretation of data from a variety of data sources.

Knowledge Transfer

• Documented Data System Architecture.

• Documented Reporting Requirements.

• Project Manager / Team members.

Must haves:

• Experience collecting, cleansing, and assembling large amounts of data from multiple sources to enable the creation of complex reports.
  
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
  
• Experience leading change; acting as a driving force to build data capacity.