BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
Prevention and Loss Management Services Branch (PLMS) is dedicated to promoting the integrity of, and maintaining public confidence in, the BC Employment and Assistance Program. PLMS leads program integrity initiatives for the division and ministry including delivering prevention, loss management, service quality, and enforcement programs through a client centric lens. The branch is responsible for promoting service quality while also mitigating financial loss, detecting and preventing under-reporting and fraud, and investigating serious criminal offences.

The Role:
The Data Analyst is responsible for providing direct support to small to medium scale programs/projects which contribute towards the improvement of ministry operations, procedures and evaluation processes. Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist and Data Architect, the Data Analyst reviews and verifies accuracy of data from a variety of information streams to determine trends, patterns and to generate insight for the work unit and recommendations for improving data acquisition processes to senior leadership.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty education AND One (1) year related experience; OR
• Diploma in a Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty education AND Two (2) years related experience; OR
• Certificate in a Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant specialty education AND Three (3) years related experience; OR
• An equivalent education and related experience may be considered.

Related experience must include the following:

• Experience leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct analysis including joining and filtering multiple data sets.
• Experience determining appropriate use of various problem structuring methods and statistical methods for sampling, distribution assessment, bias and error.
• Experience interpreting and applying advanced mathematics, scientific reasoning and statistical methods to solve problems.
• Experience creating visualizations and reports from both qualitative and quantitative data.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• One (1) or more years of experience using SQL, Python and/or R.
• Demonstrated experience in developing evidence-based fraud risk identification and prioritization models to support prevention, compliance, and loss management initiatives.
• More years of experience in one or more related areas.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Maryam.Raza@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to four days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.     
An Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.