Data Management Analyst, Social Serving Sector
Job No:
163168
Location:
Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta
- Use your Data Management skills to help improve how community organizations collect and use insights to drive decision-making
- Don’t miss this exciting role that inspires change and action for improving the lives of people!
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, PLUS a great host of benefits
About Us
PolicyWise is a charitable, non-profit corporation established in 2003 to support the development of effective policies, programs, and services to benefit the well-being of children, families, and communities. We have a reputation for collaboration, inclusion, and broad stakeholder engagement approaches and strategies.
Our research and policy team has an in-depth understanding of the domains of well-being, the child and youth serving sector, provincial and local service delivery contexts, and the application of knowledge across these sectors and systems.
Our Vision
Children, youth, and families thrive in respectful, safe, and supportive environments shaped by wise decisions.
Our Mission
To inform, identify, and promote effective social policy and practice to improve the well-being of children & youth, families, and communities.
For more information about our work, please visit our website: www.policywise.com
About the Opportunity
Currently, we are seeking a Data Management Analyst to join our team in either Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 6-month probationary period.
Reporting to the Research and Policy Manager, you will be responsible for building capacity in the non-profit sector for good data management practices. Your advanced understanding of data collection systems, analytical, and quantitative skills will also help support PolicyWise’s projects.
PolicyWise is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and recognizes that those ideals are embedded in governance and organizational performance. As an essential element of their culture, PolicyWise welcomes the unique contributions that candidates can bring in terms of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and encourages applications that represent the diversity of the community they serve.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Data Management:
- Building capacity among non-profit staff to practice good data management by developing and delivering practical guides, workshops, and coaching sessions
- Conducting current state assessments and requirements gathering processes to inform data management planning
- Co-designing data collection protocols with non-profit partners that match service delivery and evaluation/research needs
- Developing consent forms and information sharing agreements
- Developing, monitoring, and revising data governance policies and working with people to support their adoption and ongoing use
- Application of relevant privacy, legislation and ethical considerations to guide data collection across sectors
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Developing data capture tools (surveys, forms, etc.) and data management plans
- Documenting processes
- Supporting project teams in data analysis, preparing tables/charts/graphs, and presentations
- Analyzing quantitative data
- Synthesizing and summarizing data patterns
More About You
To qualify, you will need a bachelor's degree, with a quantitative emphasis. A Master's Degree in any related field will be considered an asset.
Due to the nature of the role, an understanding of, interactions with, and experience in the social serving sector is considered an asset (e.g. non-profits, children/youth groups, Indigenous communities, and other marginalized groups).
In addition, we require strong skills, experience, and knowledge in the following:
- Applying principles of data equity, and Indigenous data sovereignty
- Using statistical or data management packages (SPSS, SAS, R software, Stata, NVivo, Qualtrics, REDCap, etc.)
- Desire and ability to learn and develop new technology skills
- Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Above all, we are seeking a socially-conscious individual who is eager to use their skills to make a difference and provide value towards our clients, the communities we serve, and our valuable programs.
For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive annual salary plus a great host of benefits, including:
- Up to $200 monthly reimbursement for parking or transit
- $500 allowance to set up home office at the start of hire
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 work from home)
- 50% employer-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits (after 3 months)
- Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks/year
- Holiday break during Christmas and New Year on top of vacation time
After the 6-month probationary period, you will also receive the following:
- Group RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness account – up to $1,200
- Education account – up to $500
- 5 days professional development (with approval from supervisor)
- 10 days special leave (with approval from supervisor)
And that's not all! You will be welcomed into a supportive and highly collaborative environment. If you think you've got the skills to take on this rewarding and challenging role, apply today!
Please note that the closing of this role will be the 2nd of November, 2022.