Data Analyst – REMOTE

Job title: Data Analyst – REMOTE

Company: Randstad


Job description: Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on turning raw information into actionable insights? Our Edmonton client is seeking a skilled Data Analyst for an initial 12-month contract to support exciting digital transformation projects that are reshaping how services are delivered across Alberta. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, cross-functional team working on high-impact government initiatives-all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.Advantages

• 12-month remote contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful government digital transformation projects
• Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional Agile teams focused on innovation
• Work with modern cloud platforms and data tools (Azure, AWS, GCP, Power BI, SQL)
• Drive data-informed decision-making that enhances service delivery for Albertans

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures both on-premises and in the cloud
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools such as Power BI or SaaS VA
• Conduct statistical analysis and data modeling to support key business strategies
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
• Optimize data workflows, ETL processes, and ensure data governance and security best practices are followed
• Mentor Agile teams on analytics fluency and support data-driven service improvements

Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT or related field of study.
• 4 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• 2 years of experience with cloud platforms, including AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Storage), or Azure (Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage), with a focus on deploying scalable data solutions and optimizing data pipelines for a range of projects.

Desirable Requirements:

• 1 year of experience integrating DevOps practices to the development workflow using CI/CD best practices.
• 1 year of experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools such as Data Factory, API Management, Talend, etc.
• 1 year of experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages such as R, Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• 1 year of experience with IT infrastructure, business direction, strategies, shared service initiatives and/or applications.

Summary
If you’re passionate about using data to make a real impact and are ready to contribute to high-profile digital transformation projects, then apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!We look forward to supporting you in your job search!Good luck!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:38:18 GMT

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