BC Transit Hiring for IT Data Analyst at Victoria, BC Full Time

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Union: MOVEUP

Salary: MoveUp Group 10, MIN $5,635.00 – MAX $6,766.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/29/2022

Are we right for you…

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable solutions to BC. We are an organization that has a People First approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you’ll be doing…

Acting with a customer-centric focus, the Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing and presenting data collected from BC Transit’s onboard technology, with this data impacting ridership, fare revenue and on-time performance. The Data Analyst will be required to present data to a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including through the development of dashboards and reports to support decision making.

In doing so you will bring knowledge of database programming languages, including Python, SQL and R. These will give you the ability to showcase your knowledge of data acquisition and processing and analysis, along with strong relational and dimensional data modeling and database design skills. These skills will give you the opportunity to thrive in an environment that is building its data literacy.

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What you’ll bring to the table…

We love lifelong learners! We’ve found people with the following mix of education, certifications or experience to be successful in this role in the past:

A Degree in computer science, information management, statistics, or an equivalent mix of the following knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of data acquisition, processing and analysis

Experience in using database programming languages, including Python, SQL and R

3 years of data mining, analysis and reporting experience

Demonstrated expertise with reporting software and business intelligence tools (especially Power BI and Tableau)

Experience with GIS mapping software (preferably ArcGIS and QGIS) would be considered an asset

Experience with ETL, SQL, relational & non-relational databases and data warehouse solutions

Familiarity with cloud data platforms and big data tools (Azure preferred)

Familiarity with machine learning concepts and predictive modelling.

What we’ll bring to the table…

Comprehensive medical, dental and group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you

Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement

Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health

Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health

A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)

A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth

Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family

An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other’s successes (not just your Leaders!)

A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like…

Interviews will be conducted from June 8 – 10th, with an assignment forming part of the competitive process for those who are short-listed.

An eligibility list for similar future full-time regular and temporary full-time vacancies may be established

The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search

If you have a disability which requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.