Research & Data Analyst

Government of Alberta

Research & Data Analyst supporting Alberta's health system through data analysis and collaboration. Engaging with stakeholders to enhance public health initiatives and improve care outcomes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$82,168 - CA$107,710 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

data extractiondata transformationdata de-identificationstatistical analysisquality assurancedata visualizationproject managementdata access improvementuser acceptance testingmethodologically sound solutions

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationinterpersonal skillscoachingmentoringorganizational skillsattention to detailindependent workcollaborationprioritization

Tools & Technologies

SASSQLRPythonSnowflakeSPSSGIS softwaredata visualization packagesBitbucketGIT

Industry Keywords

public healthepidemiologybiostatisticshealth informaticshealth sciencesmedical humanitiesdata privacy legislationinternal knowledge sharingcross-functional teamsresearch experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with internal and external data requestors to clarify data needs, advise on administrative health data and recommend methodologically sound solutions.
Extract, transform, and de-identify data using tools such as SAS, SQL, R, Snowflake, and Python, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation.
Collaborate with virtual teams, data units, and research groups to support high-impact projects and improve data access processes.
Perform quality assurance, conduct basic statistical analysis, and create reports or visualizations as needed.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in user acceptance testing and development of new data views to streamline future data access.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University graduation in a related field (i.e. Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health informatics, Health Sciences, Medical humanities or Public Health) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Proficiency in a range of data and analysis tools, including SAS, SQL, R, Python, Snowflake, SPSS, GIS software, graphic and data visualization packages, and version control tools such as Bitbucket or GIT.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to explain complex data concepts to a diverse audience.
Experience coaching or mentoring team members and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, diverse projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Excellent organizing skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
Experience working with internal and external data sources to achieve project objectives.
Public health research experience is considered a strong asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs