Parks Business Analyst
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Open Competition
One-year contract with possibility of renewal
Fredericton
Who we are
We invite you to join the Parks New Brunswick family! You will work in some of the most beautiful places that New Brunswick has to offer. You will also have access to a supportive team, meaningful and challenging work as well as a positive work-life balance. Imagine being able to experience the world's highest tides, warmest saltwater beaches, tallest mountains and experience pristine forests all in a work day!
What you will do
Reporting to the Manager of Guest Experience and Business Development, you will be responsible to collect, organize, analyze and provide insight to senior management regarding visitation in Provincial Parks. You will collect and clean data in order to interpret and develop reports that will provide strategic insight for decision makers. You will provide training and support to park staff virtually and in person as required. Your duties will include, among other things:
- Developing weekly visitation reports and data visualization
- Providing ongoing training and support to park employees that will assist with data collection
- Developing strategies for each property for accurate data collection and validation
- Installing people counters and other hardware on site in Provincial Parks
- Collaborating with other THC branches and GNB departments as required
- Performing other duties as assigned
Work environment
- Primary office location: Marysville Place
- Office layout: open offices
- Secondary office locations: Fundy Trail, Herring Cove, Hopewell Rock, Mactaquac, Mount Carleton, Murray Beach, New River Beach, Parlee Beach, Republique and Sugarloaf
- Your Team: small head office team and park staff in the field at the above parks
- Committed to offering a work-life balance
- Travel throughout the province and work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required
Who you are
You are someone who gets things done. You have experience examining data that help inform key decisions and can present this data clearly with the help of data visualisations and PowerPoint presentations. You have excellent problem-solving skills and are always ready to help. You possess strong interpersonal, communication skills, are self-motivated and able to think on your feet. You have a respect for safety. Collaboration and inclusivity drive your actions.
Need to have
- A University degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or a two-year college diploma with a minimum of six (6) years related experience
- Thorough knowledge and experience working with various computer software programs (Excel including PowerBI, Tableau, Word, PowerPoint, Structured Query Language (SQL))
- Experience with machine learning and other data automation tools
- Valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Written and spoken competence English is required
Nice to have
- Experience working in or with the public sector
- Experience in measuring visitation or usage in parks
- Experience using people and or traffic counters.
- Experience in fostering relationships with non-governmental agencies
- Experience in preparing external communication and briefing notes
Wage
From $2,140.00 to $2,993.00 bi-weekly (Pay Band 4)
What can GNB offer you?
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program and Services
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
- 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail at the following address by September 29, 2024, indicating competition number R18-2024/2025-037. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- A Criminal Record Check is required prior to appointment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
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