BI Analytics Analyst (Architect)

Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found

Good Samaritan, Corporate Office
8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB

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The Opportunity

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time 1 FTE Start Date: until filled

Hours of Work:

0800-1600

Wages:

$74,248.41 - $103,141.76

Reporting to the Director of IMTP, the BI Analytics Analyst (Architect) will be the go-to expert for all things relating to data, information, visualization and storytelling. This role will collaborate across all portfolios to provide consultative support by assisting in the development of effective narratives that provide actionable recommendations aligned with business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for collaboratively setting the technical and architectural direction of the Analytics portfolio.

• Responsible for defining the roadmap of Reporting and Business Analytics for GSS and the assigned business areas you are responsible for.

• Responsible for presenting (via storytelling techniques) the messages required by the business.

• Maintain knowledge of external standards (including but not limited to: Accreditation Canada, Continuing Care Health Service Standards, Residential Care Regulations, Accommodation Standards and Licensing Standards).

• Provide ongoing support to the business portfolios in defining and delivering key performance indicators, portfolio dashboards, and departmental updates.

• Ongoing database management of SQL Server Databases

• Ongoing management of the Analytics toolsets

• Power BI

• Data Stage

• Erwin

• SQL

• SQL Server

• GitHub

• Ongoing development of reports for GSS/GSC head office, regional offices and site-based groups/committees/teams.

• Consult with leaders and business partners to translate business objectives into data solutions that supports the business needs.

• Identify, research, and lead the resolution of complex technical and data problems.

• Ensure adherence to Analytics and reporting architecture, data standards, data governance policies and data privacy and security practices. This includes adding and/or making recommendations regarding these standards as the need arises.

• Ensure that data security and privacy is part of all aspects of your work.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on multiple projects from requirements gathering to implementation. This includes being able to lead requirements gathering sessions.

• Develop both static and interactive data presentations utilizing “story telling” to turn abstract information from data analyses into appealing and understandable presentations and scorecards that improve business insights.

• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts (in collaboration with Communications when necessary). Also following industry best practices when developing and guiding business to utilize the best approaches to present the information.

• Lead creative discussions/critiques and obtain buy in from a group of stakeholders

• Effectively coach, teach, mentor and develop colleagues in all aspects of the analytic lifecycle and use of analytics for business decision making

• Lead efforts relating to Data including (Engineering, Enterprise Data Warehousing, Data modeling, BI and analytics, reporting, legacy system support, catalog, cleansing, enrichment, extraction (ETL, ELT), governance, hygiene, lake, mart, masking, dummy data - test data plus others)

Educational and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an area of study that includes Computer Science or Engineering with a focus in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Statistics, Businesses Administration, or related fields.

Equivalencies in education will be considered.

• 5+ years’ professional experience delivering BI, data management technologies, best practices and Analytics solutions with the following focuses

  • Data architecture
  • Business and Data Analytics architecture
  • Statistics
  • Privacy architecture
  • Security architecture

• 3+ years’ Experience collaboratively working in and with and/or leading BI and Analytics teams from a technical and architectural perspective.

• Experience with approaches such as agile methodology, Business Analysis, data storytelling and rapid prototyping

• Experimentation/Awareness of modern AI technologies in the data arena. eg: Search based analytics, Augmented analytics, integration of AI based technologies like Co Pilot, and Machine learning technologies.

• Experience implementing an enterprise-wide data catalog

• Experience developing a roadmap for BI Analytics and evolving this within an organization

• Experience with formal data governance and data management practices

• Holding one or more of the following certifications is considered advantageous

  • ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) foundation level certification and three or more ITIL specialty certification
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification would be asset
  • Information Systems Professional Designation

• ISO/IEC 20000

• COBIT – Control objectives for Information and Related Technologies

• TOGAF – The Open Group Architecture Framework

• Zachman Certification

Work Experience

• Project Management experience

• Leadership experience

• 2+ years’ experience in an application development and business analysis role.

• 2+ years of experience with the following analytics tools:

  • Power BI
  • Data Stage
  • Erwin
  • SQL
  • SQL Server
  • GitHub

• 2+ years’ experience in development and administration of MS SQL Server databases and relevant programming technologies.

• 2+ years’ Experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT, data cleanup, database management and best practices, SQL queries, version control and data visualization tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Creative thinker who understands dashboard and data visualization development, standards and best practices showing they can apply these.

• Knowledgeable in storytelling and can provide real life examples of where and how they have accomplished this.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including written specification documents communicating business requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including written specification documents communicating technical issues and requirements with vendors.

• Ability to translate non-technical business needs into technical solutions

• Strong attention to detail and exhibits a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to take initiative and proactively identify issues/opportunities as well as recommend actions

• Ability to analyze and document business processes

• Ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner

• Excellent communication and active listening

Who we are:

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose. With a proud history of innovation and service excellence, Good Samaritan offers continuing and long-term care, supportive and assisted living, and a variety of specialized health care programs. We serve the healthy and frail elderly, adults with developmental disabilities, and those with chronic or complex health conditions. We operate 61 care homes across Alberta and British Columbia, serving more than 5,600 residents, clients, and patients. Our work is supported by over 4,300 dedicated employees and more than 500 volunteers. We are proud to ensure that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to frontline care and services.

What we can offer you:

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

• Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
• Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

• Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at https://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile and follow process to apply for the position; alternatively, you can email your resume and cover letter to Recruitment@gss.org, please indicate the position title and competition number in the subject line.

  We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.