19 Oct
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
Halifax Regional Municipality
Senior Information Analyst
Corporate Services
Location: Various Locations within Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Excluded (Non-union)
Competition # COR 24154
Closing Date: November 1, 2024
About Us
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.
We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support, and opportunities they need.
About Our Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager, Business Solutions,
and Accountability, the Senior Information Analyst provides statistical research and reporting, data analysis, forecasting, evaluation, modeling, and trend analysis expertise to support evidence-based operational, managerial, and strategic decision-making within NSPHA.
Primary Accountabilities
1. Developing, maintaining, and disseminating statistical products to support managerial and operational decision-making such as executive dashboards and key performance indicators.
2. Leading the agency-wide data quality management initiative.
3. Coordinating with other data providers inside and outside of the agency to leverage existing data products and reporting methodologies.
4. A sound understanding of evidence-based decision-making to inform managerial and operational decision-making.
5. Development and maintenance of a methodology repository and other documentation to support statistical analysis and key performance indicators.
6. Preparing monthly and quarterly reports in an accurate, timely,
and standardized format as required.
You love being a problem-solver and are someone your peers consider their go-to person for the development of statistical reporting tools, data analysis, and quality management functions. You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and can take complicated processes and explain them in a simple way. You also excel at the ability to communicate and explain the methodologies you’ve used to develop the various statistical products you maintain and envision for the future.
Qualifications and Experience
1. An undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics; a graduate degree in a related field would be an asset.
2.
Five years progressive experience as a data analyst or business data analyst or related profession.
3. Must have experience in building and maintaining executive dashboards and developing key performance indicators or demonstrate the ability to do so.
4. An ability to coordinate with other data providers inside and outside of the agency to leverage existing data products and reporting methodologies.
5. Strong knowledge of and demonstrable experience with SQL or PL/SQL, Python (or equivalent), Advanced Excel (VBA), and Data Visualization & BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, SAP BW).
6. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze,
and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including presenting solutions and results from complex analysis in a clear and compelling manner.
8. A strong understanding of data quality and management techniques and principles.
9. Awareness of emerging data analytic trends and their relevance to the public/social service sector.
Assets
1. Experience with Yardi Property Management software and data structures.
2. Knowledge of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency programs and services.
To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume,
please quote the competition number and name.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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