Job Title:Senior Parks Data Analyst Ministry:Forestry and Parks Full or Part-Time:Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Salary: ($3,148.20) to ($4,126.82) bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations.

Provincial

Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Senior Parks Data

Analyst provides leadership and expertise in data analytics, applied research, data governance and operational reporting within the Parks Division. Working with a high degree of independence, the position develops analytical frameworks, tools, and systems that support evidence-based planning, policy development and decision-making. Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to identify trends, patterns, risks and emerging issues across complex datasets.

Lead social science research, survey programs, program evaluations and applied research initiatives. Develop statistical analyses, predictive models and forward-looking insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. Clean, integrate, validate and analyze data from multiple sources, including operational, survey, reservation, revenue and external datasets.

Provide expert advice on research design, sampling, survey methodology, data interpretation and analytical standards. Prepare dashboards, reports, briefing materials, presentations and recommendations for senior leaders and other decision-makers. Establish data governance frameworks and processes to support data quality, consistency, integrity and appropriate use.

Design and maintain data systems, automated reporting solutions, standardized forms, workflows and performance-monitoring tools. Build analytical capacity across the division by mentoring staff, developing guidance and training resources,



and promoting data literacy. Manage multiple data and research initiatives while ensuring methodologies are transparent, reproducible and aligned with recognized standards.

This position may require occasional within-province travel (2-3 times per year).

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. University graduation in a related field (social sciences, behavioral economics, economics, statistics, data analytics, computer science or a related discipline) plus four years of related experience in advanced data analysis, statistical or predictive modelling, social science research, or the analysis of complex datasets; Applying statistical methods such as regression analysis, time-series analysis, correlation analysis, factor analysis, chi-square testing, ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, and thematic text analysis. Developing, validating, and interpreting predictive models or machine-learning solutions.

Designing and conducting social science research, surveys, program evaluations, and applied research projects. Using statistical and analytical software such as SPSS, R, Python, SAS, or similar tools. Leading or supporting multiple analytics, research, or information management projects involving diverse stakeholders.

Translating complex analytical findings into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.

Assets

Master's degree or PhD in social sciences, behavioural economics, economics, statistics, data analytics, or a related discipline.

Experience with survey platforms such as Qualtrics, Survey123, or Opinio.

Experience with natural language processing, web data analysis, web scraping, data mining, machine learning or other emerging analytical tools and technologies.

Experience developing performance measurement and monitoring frameworks. Knowledge of government reporting requirements, policy environments, accountability frameworks, and audit requirements. This is a full time permanent position.

📌 Senior Data Science Specialist (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
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