Methods Analyst - Data and Research Assistant

Job Description
- Methods Analyst I
- Data and Research Assistant (56273)

Job Description

Methods Analyst I
- Data and Research Assistant up to 11 months

56273

Are you passionate about using data to drive environmental sustainability and shape community outreach? The Waste Education & Outreach team is seeking a detail-oriented Data and Research Analyst to support a key research partnership with the University of Alberta and shape our multi-year canvassing strategy. In this role, you will transform raw outreach data into meaningful insights that guide decisions across the Waste Services Branch.

By bridging backend data management with clear storytelling, you will ensure our field initiatives effectively engage Edmontonians. You will work closely with internal teams, academic partners, and program supervisors to build tools, analyze trends, and evaluate program impact. Join us in empowering our community and help Edmonton’s 25-Year Waste Strategy come to life.

• Source, analyze, and interpret complex data using coding languages such as Julia, R, and Python to identify key trends and program insights

• Build and monitor backend systems, scheduling tools, and application workflows supporting field canvassing logistics

• Translate complex statistical findings into clear, digestible reports, presentations, and data storytelling products for decision-makers and collaborators

• Design and implement program evaluation approaches to track performance metrics and recommend improvements for waste outreach initiatives

• Conduct regular literature reviews and contextualize research findings while identifying gaps, assumptions, and limitations

• Collaborate closely with internal groups—such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Project Management team members—and external academic partners to align data strategies

• Perform in-field site visits on occasion to understand data collection methods and verify the quality of information gathered on the ground

• University degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, or research design (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Knowledge of Edmonton’s Waste System

• Familiarity with Community-Based Social Marketing principles or public outreach campaign design

• Experience collaborating with academic researchers, post-secondary institutions, or multi-disciplinary project teams

• Strong understanding of research design methodologies and analytical principles

• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and data integration tools

• Advanced proficiency in coding and analytical software, including Julia, R, Python, and STATA

• Demonstrated ability to clean, merge, and evaluate large datasets using advanced statistical techniques and regressions

• Strong data storytelling skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create slides that effectively narrate data findings to lay audiences

• Ability to work independently to solve problems and drive insights while maintaining strong collaborative relationships

• Working knowledge of web scraping tools, spreadsheet applications, and dynamic data formatting

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Applicants may be tested

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this…