Transit Data Analyst Team Lead

Are you a data-driven leader passionate about shaping the future of public transit? The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative Team Lead to spearhead our Transit Service Operations Analytics team. In this role, you will guide a dedicated team of analysts to transform diverse operational data into actionable insights that directly influence transit planning, ridership, and revenue strategies. By bridging the gap between complex datasets and strategic decision-making, your work will help optimize transit services across our growing city. Join us and play a pivotal role in driving data-informed progress for our community's public transit network.

What will you do?

• Data Product Development: Engineering and visualization of complex transit datasets, including ridership, schedule adherence, On Demand service contracts, and route performance cards
• Lead and Mentor: Supervise, cross-train, and manage the daily work plans and professional development for a team of three analysts
• Project Management: Prioritize analytics products and project assignments, ensuring team outputs directly align with the branch's operational planning needs
• Strategic Branch Collaboration: Lead internal branch working groups with data analysts and subject matter experts to integrate data sources, update analytics roadmaps, and improve data infrastructure
• Informed Decision-Making: Translate and present advanced data insights to management to support Council reports, service plans, and budget developments

• University Degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Applied Statistics, Operations Research/Management Science, or Management Information Systems
• A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related working experience in strategic/operational business planning, advanced analytics, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization
• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience

Assets:

• Master's Degree in a relevant field
• Experience working within a public sector environment

Skills required for success:

• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server), cloud platforms (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks), reporting systems, SQL, Python, KNIME, R, Tableau, and Google Applications
• Spatial Analytics: Experience with Geographical Information Systems (ESRI ArcGIS, FME, & Geo Media)
• Leadership & Communication: Strong consensus-building, critical thinking, and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts persuasively to management and internal collaborators
• Project Delivery: Advanced knowledge of project/research methodologies with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables under tight timelines
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ... . Learn more about our benefits .

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours weekly

Salary Range: $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

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