Research Specialist

**To Apply**:
**EXTERNAL POSTING**

**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF**

**PERMANENT RESEARCH SPECIALIST (12- MONTH POSITION)**
- **Interviews may be conducted via telephone or using technology.**_

**GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER**

As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 16,800 students and their families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits

**Application Process**:
We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted.

**PERMANENT VACANCY**

**One (1) Permanent - Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 35 hours/week), Research Specialist (12- month position)**

**LOCATION**:Bluewater District School Board (Chesley)

**SALARY**:$38.95 - $40.17 (Sept 1/21)

**COMMENCING**:As soon as possible

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to inform decision-making;
- Mine, analyze, and interpret data from internal and external sources such as Aspen, Trillium, eLite, EQAO, and existing databases;
- Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques;
- Collaborate with staff to develop surveys using Qualtrics and analyze results;
- Assist with Safe Schools survey and demographic census planning, implementation, analysis, and reports;
- Use predictive modeling to increase capacity of board, relative to projecting and planning;
- Analyze trends and patterns over time using various benchmarks and comparative data;
- Support school and system administrators with the analysis of data using tools such as Compass for Success ;
- Assist with the adoption and standardization of new data analysis tools and techniques;
- Develop accurate graphs, reports, dashboards, and presentations to convey complex information in an understandable and compelling manner;
- Serve on appropriate committees and groups, offering data and analytical expertise and fostering data information sharing and collaborative approaches on a variety of projects;
- Work in collaboration with the SIS (Student Information System) Aspen team, Program, Student Success, and Student Support departments; and,
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Community college diploma or university degree in the field of library sciences, education, or other related field.

**ASSETS**:

- Working knowledge of IBM Compass for Success, Education Quality Assessment of Ontario (EQAO), Aspen, or other organizational data sources;
- Strong coordination, organizational, research, and time management skills;
- Political acumen with ability to identify emerging issues and trends;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models;
- Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques;
- Experience querying databases and using statistical computer languages;
- Experience analyzing data from third party providers; and
- Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Eligible to work in Canada
- Clean vulnerable sector police check

We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- **“Applicants are encouraged to self-identify and notify Human Resources Services if any accommodations are required to participate in the recruitment process.”**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-10