Transit Data Analyst Team Lead

Edmonton

$106K — $136K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Applied Statistics, Operations Research/Management Science, or Management Information Systems
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in strategic/operational business planning, advanced analytics, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization
  • At least two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and visualize complex transit datasets, including ridership and service contracts
  • Supervise and mentor a team of three analysts and manage their professional development
  • Prioritize analytics products to align team outputs with operational planning
  • Lead internal branch working groups to integrate data sources and improve data infrastructure
  • Translate advanced data insights into presentations for management to support Council reports and budgets

Benefits

  • Promotes equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Access to reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package available
Full Job Description


What will you do?

  • Data Product Development: Engineering and visualization of complex transit datasets, including ridership, schedule adherence, On Demand service contracts, and route performance cards
  • Lead and Mentor: Supervise, cross-train, and manage the daily work plans and professional development for a team of three analysts
  • Project Management: Prioritize analytics products and project assignments, ensuring team outputs directly align with the branch's operational planning needs
  • Strategic Branch Collaboration: Lead internal branch working groups with data analysts and subject matter experts to integrate data sources, update analytics roadmaps, and improve data infrastructure
  • Informed Decision-Making: Translate and present advanced data insights to management to support Council reports, service plans, and budget developments


Qualifications:

  • University Degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Applied Statistics, Operations Research/Management Science, or Management Information Systems
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related working experience in strategic/operational business planning, advanced analytics, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization
  • At least two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience


Assets:

  • Master's Degree in a relevant field
  • Experience working within a public sector environment


Skills required for success:

  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server), cloud platforms (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks), reporting systems, SQL, Python, KNIME, R, Tableau, and Google Applications
  • Spatial Analytics: Experience with Geographical Information Systems (ESRI ArcGIS, FME, & Geo Media)
  • Leadership & Communication: Strong consensus-building, critical thinking, and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts persuasively to management and internal collaborators
  • Project Delivery: Advanced knowledge of project/research methodologies with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables under tight timelines
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion


The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours weekly

Salary Range: $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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