Data Analyst - Student

Job Description

Status Co-op Student Student - Length of assignment 4 Start Date September 3, 2024 Salary Per hour Salary Grade Department York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services Location 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

Our employees do what they love and love what they do! We're consistently recognized as an employer of choice in Canada. Earlier this year, Forbes Canada ranked York Region as the top government organization in Canada, and the fourth best in the country overall. We're progressive and collaborative, with a clear, long-term vision. We value employees' contributions and inspire excellence. We're driven by a desire to help shape and serve the growing communities in which we live and work.

As a student at York Region, you will not only gain exposure in the public sector, but also have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives, connect with leaders and peers and explore your career path to find your passion! Join us this summer and get up close to the world of government, find out what excites and inspires you, and where it could take you.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to Program Manager and under the guidance and direction of senior staff, is responsible for providing support to Community Health Services projects that involve applying scientific hypothesies and modeling complex data, advanced analytic skills, communicating results, documentation and customer service.

RATE OF PAY: $19.66 to $28.63 per hour (dependent on year of study)

LOCATION: 17150 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8V3, Canada (hybrid - every 2-week period in-office 50%)

DURATION OF WORK TERM: 4 months

• Start Date: September 3rd, 2024
• End Date: December 20th, 2024

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches best practices and emerging science related to data mining, machine learning, big data and advances in methodology and applied analytics.
• Assists in the development of models using standard and advanced statistical techniques.
• Assists in the development of predictive analytics.
• Assists with applied analytics initiatives to determine insights required to make key operational, tactical and strategic business decisions.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate.
• Assists in the documentation of business processes and the collection/completion of metadata for various products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled on a full-time basis in a post-secondary program in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related program.
• Knowledge of statistical packages such as R, Python, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS.
• Knowledge of scientific hypothesis, statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, and multivariate testing and optimization algorithms.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications.
• Ability to organize daily workload, set priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with staff and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Apply to Job ID: 5219 with your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript by July 10, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST
• For any documents uploaded, please use the following naming convention "Last Name, First Name - Analyst - Co-op Student (Job ID: 5219) - Resume"

Scheduled Weekly Hours 35 Scheduled Shifts 0830-1630 Close Date July 10, 2024 # of Hires Needed 4 Union CUPE 905 York Region

Please apply online by the closing date along with your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.