Data Analyst (1858)

Focus Systems is seeking a Data Analyst to support digital transformation, service innovation, and program review initiatives. If you bring a strong mix of data engineering + analytics expertise , this is a great opportunity to work on impactful, province-wide initiatives. Key Details • Location: Remote within Canada (occasional onsite in Edmonton as required) • Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:15 AM – 04:30 PM (Alberta time) • Contract: Apr 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (with potential extension up to 24 months) Role Overview You will work within cross-functional Agile teams to support service innovation and digital transformation projects , contributing to everything from current-state analysis and backlog refinement to sprint delivery .

This role blends data engineering and analytics , enabling the design of scalable data solutions while generating insights that drive better public services. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines (SSIS, ADF, APIs, cloud platforms) • Ingest, transform, and manage large datasets across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) • Optimize ETL workflows, data models, and data storage solutions (data lakes/warehouses) • Ensure data integrity, quality, governance, and security best practices • Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SaaS VA). • Conduct statistical analysis and support data-driven decision-making • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, data scientists, business stakeholders) • Translate business needs into data solutions and communicate insights clearly • Support Agile delivery, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iterative releases Mandatory Qualifications ✔ 5+ years experience as a Data Analyst and/or Data Engineer ✔ 3+ years experience designing dimensional models (star/snowflake schemas) ✔ 3+ years experience developing dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, DAX, Tableau, or Python) ✔ 5+ years experience working with data from on-prem and cloud sources ✔ 3+ years experience ensuring data quality, governance, and security ✔ 2+ years experience performing data migrations (on-prem ↔ cloud / cross-platform) ✔ 3+ years hands-on experience with SSIS, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and APIs Assets & Preferred Experience • 2+ years experience with Azure Databricks • 2+ years experience in advanced analytics (ML, predictive modelling, data mining) • Experience in government or large enterprise environments • Experience with programming/scripting languages • Exposure to AI/ML or NLP use cases Application Deadline: Please complete your initial application by Apr 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM CST. Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.