Senior Data Analytics Specialist (Computer Programmer III): Apply Today

City of Vancouver’s IT and Digital Strategy Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Computer programmer III (senior data analytics specialist). City of Vancouver’s IT and Digital Strategy Department leads the city’s digital transformation. It provides technology solutions to improve public services, enhance operational efficiency, and support smart city initiatives. The department focuses on data management, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. It collaborates with internal teams and external partners to drive innovation. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: IT and Digital Strategy
Position: Computer programmer III (senior data analytics specialist)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $56.27 – $66.55 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Unit: 311 (1070)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Requisition ID: 42765

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed grade 12 (University Program)
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field

Physical Requirements:

  • The candidates should have the ability to engage with City staff across all lines of business to understand their needs and concerns, translate those into actionable analytics, and keep them involved throughout the project lifecycle and the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable stories that resonate with diverse audiences
  • The candidates should have the ability to connect disparate data sources, including using standard authentication methods, the ability to conduct scripting for automation using PowerShell and the ability to use Python in data analysis or engineering
  • The candidates should have the ability to effectively teach and transfer knowledge to other, the ability to work independently, taking initiative, while also knowing when to seek feedback or collaborate and strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of their work
  • The candidates should have the ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • The candidates should have effective time and project management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, the ability to handle business-critical and sensitive information and the ability to adapt and keep up to date with changes in business and technical landscapes

Other Requirements:

  • The candidates should have preferably with a bachelor’s degree with major courses in Computer Science or a related discipline. Considerable related experience in computer programming and analysis, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is also acceptable
  • The candidates should have thorough knowledge of computer programming and analysis techniques and  thorough knowledge of industry best practices in data analytics and Power BI
  • The candidates should have thorough knowledge of Power BI Desktop and service, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and advanced visualization techniques and thorough knowledge of the relationship between data modeling and analytics
  • The candidates should have considerable knowledge of Power BI administration (client settings), workspace and capacity management, security, and access controls and knowledge of SSRS or Power BI Report Builder
  • The candidates should have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and its use for data integration, data engineering, and data science workflows and knowledge of SQL and experience with database management systems
  • The candidates should have knowledge of Microsoft Azure core concepts and administration, knowledge of the data development lifecycle and knowledge of data warehousing concepts, architectures, and best practices, including different frameworks such as Kimball, Inmon, Data Mesh, and Data Vault
  • The candidates should have knowledge of the patterns and tools needed to support different analytics frameworks, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive analytics and working knowledge of statistical analysis and methodologies
  • The candidates should have the ability to communicate principles and techniques for maintaining data ethics, privacy in data, and indigenous ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP) of data
  • The candidates should have practical knowledge of DevOps and DataOps methodologies, patterns, and practices

Responsibilities:

  • The candidates should be able to act as an expert technical resource for developing data analytical products, including dataflows, semantic models, reports, and dashboards, that connect to various data sources, such as on-premise and cloud warehouses, information systems, and API endpoints
  • The candidates should be able to analyze highly complex business requirements and suggest solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including cost, security, and impact on existing investments
  • The candidates should be able to establish, document, share, and monitor best practices for enterprise and self-service analytics, including the use of source control systems, automated deployment pipelines, templates, content certification, resource organization, and governance and plan and provide cost and effort estimates for analytical solutions
  • The candidates should be able to ensure that quality, security, and compliance requirements are met for supported areas and act in a team lead capacity, supervising the work of junior technical staff and overseeing technical issues and the work of other developers
  • The candidates should be able to proactively identify areas for improvement, seek solutions, and make recommendations and consult with managerial, engineering, business, and technical personnel to clarify program intent and requirements, identify problems, and suggest changes
  • The candidates should be able to perform or direct revisions, repairs, or expansions of existing IT systems to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements and assist in training and developing other team members and business partners as part of the center for enablement – analytics
  • The candidates should be able to recommend, design, implement, and monitor access control protocols for analytics, including workspace, object-level, and row-based access controls and research and test new systems and features in existing analytical systems, driving innovation and continuous improvement
  • The candidates should be able to ensure adherence to data governance policies, including quality standards, documentation, access controls, and privacy expectations and perform other duties and responsibilities

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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