Data Analyst - DA 26-03972 - Edmonton, AB

Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Edmonton, AB
Duration: 7 Months (Potential Extension up to 24 Months)

Note: Candidates interested to apply for this role must be eligible to apply for Security Clearances.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Data Analyst to support digital transformation and service innovation initiatives within a large public-sector environment. This role is part of a forward-thinking digital delivery division focused on improving user experiences, modernizing services, and leveraging data-driven decision-making.

You will work within cross-functional Agile teams on program reviews and product delivery initiatives, contributing to the design and implementation of efficient, scalable, and user-centered digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines across on-premises and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability for analytical and operational use.
• Optimize and enhance ETL processes and workflows (SSIS, ADF).
• Implement data governance, security, and best practices.
• Manage and support data storage solutions such as data lakes and data warehouses.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions.

Data Analytics

• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Python.
• Conduct statistical analysis to support business strategies and decisions.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data models and service performance metrics.
• Support Agile teams by delivering iterative analytics solutions and promoting data literacy.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst and/or Data Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience in:
  • Designing dimensional data models (star/snowflake schemas)
  • Developing dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, DAX, Tableau, Python)
  • Ensuring data quality, governance, and security
• Strong experience working with large, complex datasets from on-prem and cloud environments.
• Experience with data migration across cloud and database platforms.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SSIS, Azure Data Factory (ADF), APIs
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with:
  • Git, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative workflows
  • Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with advanced analytics (predictive modeling, data mining).
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Exposure to Azure Databricks.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (object-oriented or functional).
• Experience with AI/ML or NLP.

For more details reach at rjoshi@navitassols.com.

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.