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Senior Analytics Specialist

 

Overview

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.

What you'll do

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.

Is this a good fit for you?

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.