We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and experienced
analyst with strong quantitative expertiseand a keen interest in strategic
analysis, data-science, performance measurement and program evaluation. You
will join our Analytics Services team which has been rated as one of the best
in the Canadian public sector.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the effectiveness of
WorkSafeBC by applying advanced quantitative methods, developing analytical
solutions, predictive models and delivering data-driven insights to support business
decisions.
If you’re a team player, proactive, and a strong
communicator with sound problem solving and critical thinking skills, then
consider joining us for a rewarding career keeping the workers of British
Columbia safe. We’d like to hear from you!
This is a temporary role for eighteen months.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll use leading edge tools and quantitative
methods to connect people to healthy and safe workplaces through data-driven
insights.
Where you’ll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines
working remotely, and in our offices, based on the operational needs of the
position.
As a senior analytics specialist on our Analytics Services
team you will:
- Conduct advanced quantitative analysis supporting
performance measurement, program evaluation and strategic decision making
across occupational health and safety, internal operations, and disability
management
- Identify trends, emerging issues, drivers, and
opportunities of business significance to WorkSafeBC, and develop
recommendations to management and senior leaders
- Develop and enhance statistical and predictive models
for forecasting, targeting, outlier detection, and performance measurement
to successfully convey key themes and inform decisions
- Design and execute statistical analyses and experiments (e.g., A/B
testing, quasi-experimental methods), including hypothesis testing, causal
inference, and model validation
- Facilitate inter-departmental and inter-organizational
sessions focused on data-driven problem solving, performance improvement,
opportunity identification
- Lead various internal teams on ad-hoc requests,
investigations, pilot studies, proofs of concept, and program evaluation
projects
- Consistently model the appropriate level of
organizational behaviors expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive,
respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Independently plan, prioritize, schedule, and complete
complex multi-task workload of projects and activities to consistently
meet deadlines
- Gather information; summarize, verify and interpret
data; assimilate technical and business information; and review relevant
information with clients, co-workers, and contacts
- Clearly and concisely present analysis results and
recommendations both in written reports and verbally to individuals and
groups of varying levels of expertise
- Identify significant information from a variety of
sources, collect and analyze data to develop, assess, and establish
meaningful ways of grouping and transforming data to draw conclusions of
underlying issues
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods
(e.g. statistical analyses, data modeling, text mining, machine learning,
predictive analytics, sampling, survey and questionnaire design).
- Apply strong Python and SQL skills to extract, transform, and
analyze data efficiently and accurately
Your background and experience
- A master’s degree in a quantitative-related discipline
such as statistics/mathematics, operations research, big data, data
science, computer science, information technology, finance, business,
management information systems, or engineering.
- A minimum of three years of directly related
experience in business intelligence, statistical analysis, strategic
analysis, and/or advanced analytics.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Consent to a criminal record check
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is
suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to
re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape,
including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and
safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and
related protocols remain in effect.
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces
across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives
and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or
diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their
recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the
2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions
offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work
we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the
people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team
with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and
experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed
to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone
can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services
and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along
with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in
lieu of vacation from the day you start
Once you’ve worked for 1820 hours (approximately 12
months), you’ll switch to getting:
- 3 weeks of vacation with regular
increases based on years of service
- Extensive health care and dental
benefits
- Sick leave and long-term
disability coverage
Learn more: Find out what we offer.
Salary: $48.46 - $61.09/hourly
Want to apply?
- Applications are welcomed
immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the
closing date.
- Please note that we will be
starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process,
please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.