Data & Insights Specialist

**Company Description** We believe in the power of work.** Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.
**Job Description** Hybrid** - working remotely from home/in office at Service Provider locations in Ontario. Home office must be in Canada.

The Data & Insights Specialist is responsible for collecting and analyzing data, generating reports and dashboards, and providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making and drive business outcomes. This role requires strong quantitative skills, proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, and the ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and actionable manner.
- Timely delivery of accurate, insightful, and actionable data insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, operational planning, and performance improvement initiatives
- High data quality and integrity maintained throughout the data lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Collects, cleans, and preprocesses data from multiple sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and external APIs, to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability
- Analyzes large datasets using statistical techniques, data mining algorithms, and machine learning models to identify patterns, trends, and correlations that provide actionable insights
- Interprets and translates business requirements into data analysis tasks, hypotheses, and research questions, and conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and trends
- Develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and visualizations in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio to communicate key metrics, KPIs, and performance indicators to stakeholders
- Generate ad-hoc and recurring reports, analyses, and presentations to support business operations, strategic planning, and decision-making processes
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, define project objectives, and prioritize data analysis tasks.
- Provides data-driven recommendations, insights, and actionable insights to WCG stakeholders, to inform strategic initiatives and drive business performance
- Stays abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis, data visualization, and business intelligence, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance data capabilities and drive continuous improvement
- Ensures compliance with data governance policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements in all data-related activities, including data collection, storage, and analysis

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related field;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related field, with a focus on data visualization and reporting
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio, or similar, for developing reports, dashboards, and interactive visualizations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data insights in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

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**Additional Information**
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**_ What we offer_**
- Competitive salary of $70,000-$75,000 per year
- Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
- RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
- The opportunity to do work that makes a difference
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- WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone._
- WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment