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Job Title: Senior Data Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 88797
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent (2 positions)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 13, 2026

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network.

Role Responsibilities

This position reports to the Manager, Data and Analytics within the Modernization and Business Intelligence unit of Motor Vehicle Modernization branch of Traffic Safety Services (TSS) division of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC). The Senior Data Analyst leads the analysis of complex traffic safety datasets and extracts key insights and interpretations to drive evidence-based policy and business decision making.

The primary responsibilities for the Senior Data Analyst, include, but are not limited to:
Advanced Data Analysis and Comprehension

- Lead complex data analysis projects by applying advanced statistical methods and techniques to extract actionable insights.




- Identify emerging trends or patterns in traffic safety data and investigate contributing factors to help inform policy decisions.

Strategic Data Reporting and Dashboards

- Design, develop, and maintain advanced reporting systems and interactive dashboards that support performance measurement, program evaluation, and decision-making.
- Ensure that reports and dashboards provide real-time, actionable insights, are user-friendly, and align with departmental goals and outcomes.

Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics

- Utilize predictive modeling, machine learning, natural language processing techniques and other advanced analytical techniques to forecast future trends, assess risks, and develop prescriptive recommendations.
- Lead initiatives that leverage data analytics to optimize program delivery and improve service outcomes within Traffic Safety Services operations.

Data Governance and Standards

- Lead the implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and consistent across government systems.
- Develop and enforce best practices for data quality assurance, ensuring data integrity, security, and privacy across all analytical initiatives.

Policy Development and Evaluation

- Provide data-driven insights to inform the development of policies, regulations, and strategic initiatives.




- Participate in government working groups and committees, providing expert level analytical support to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of traffic safety programs using rigorous data analysis methods, recommending improvements based on findings.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this chance and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

To effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this role, the following competencies are essential:

- Develop Networks - Actively develops connections and influences others through the course of their duties.
- Systems Thinking - Senior Data Analyst has a well-rounded and deep understanding of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TECs) 48 technology applications and the data sets within each and the interrelationships between the data sets.
- Creative Problem Solving - Develops compelling insights and recommendations through creative storytelling and data visuals that meet the needs of non-technical senior leaders.
- Develop Self and Others - The Senior Data Analyst takes a lifelong learning approach to data analysis and learns new techniques and data analysis software as it becomes available.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

- University graduation in Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Analytics or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described

📌 Senior Data Analyst (Edmonton)
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