Hockey Analytics Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will design, build, and maintain software tools to support hockey operations, including coaching, scouting, and player evaluation. They will also contribute to research initiatives and assist in the implementation of data pipelines to integrate new data sources.

Job details

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract! THE POSITION The Calgary Flames are seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our growing Analytics team within Hockey Operations. In this role you will help to design, build and maintain software that supports users throughout the organization and impacts areas such as coaching, player evaluation, scouting, and player development. You will also contribute to research initiatives with the objective of increasing our knowledge of the game of hockey. The salary range for this position is $80K-$90K KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Maintenance and optimization of our proprietary hockey operations platform • Design and develop new user-friendly tools in our interface, with an equally high standard for accuracy and presentation • Contribute to research initiatives supporting player and team performance analysis, scouting, and player development • Assist in the design and implementation of data pipelines to integrate and leverage new data sources. THE INDIVIDUAL The ideal individual will have the following background: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field • 3+ years of experience in hockey analytics and/or professional software development • Demonstrated experience designing and building web applications or other software solutions • Strong analytical and statistical skills, with experience in modelling and other research-oriented tasks • High proficiency in Python or at least one other general-purpose programming language • Familiarity with comprehensive web application frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pyramid, or similar) • Experience with at least one JavaScript library or framework (e.g., jQuery, React, Vue.js, or similar), along with foundational front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) • Experience working in Linux environments • Solid understanding of database development and data architecture principles, with strong working knowledge of SQL • Strong hockey knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to the sport Core Skills • Passion for hockey with an understanding of statistical and analytical aspects of the game • Able to work collaboratively with others in a high-paced, high-pressure environment • Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to relate to a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues • Problem solver who seeks pragmatic solutions to data and engineering challenges within time or technology constraints • High attention to detail – strives to produce reliable and high-quality work • Able to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities • Able to work flexible, non-standard hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed • Invested in learning and gaining new skills, both technical and non-technical • Self-driven This position will remain open until suitable candidate is found. CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

What you’ll do

The specialist will design, build, and maintain software tools to support hockey operations, including coaching, scouting, and player evaluation. They will also contribute to research initiatives and assist in the implementation of data pipelines to integrate new data sources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and possess at least 3 years of experience in hockey analytics or software development. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and web development frameworks is required, along with strong analytical skills and hockey knowledge.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Vue.js · Preferred
• React · Preferred
• Django · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Flask · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Python
• SQL
• Hockey Analytics
• Software Development
• Web Application Frameworks
• Flask
• Django
• JavaScript
• React
• Vue.js
• Linux
• Data Pipelines
• Statistical Modeling
• Data Architecture
• Front-end Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Software Solutions
• Flask (Web Framework)
• HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
• Research
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Database Development
• Django (Web Framework)
• Innovation
• JavaScript Libraries
• JQuery
• Python (Programming Language)
• Operations
• Coaching
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Team Performance Management
• Web Applications
• Front End (Software Engineering)
• Excel Solver
• React.js (Javascript Library)
• Vue.js (Javascript Library)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Software
• Sports & Recreation
• Technology
• Engineering
• Analytics Specialist
• Python Developer
• Software Developers