Senior Data Analyst; Departmental Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst (Departmental Data Analyst) - (8720)

Job Title

Senior Data Analyst (Departmental Data Analyst)

Temporary Full‑Time

18

a Replacement

Immediate

$54.51 - $59.25

York Region → Corporate Services → Economic&Development Services

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Planning Policy and Data - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two‑tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program – With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full‑time employee and includes employer‑matched contributions.

Employer of Choice – Recognized as the highest‑ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.

Benefits and Wellness – Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day‑to‑day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.

Inclusive and Diverse Workforce – We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

This role is designed for a data professional who sees spatial data as a strategic asset, and maps as tools for shaping the future. It offers a unique opportunity to influence how growth, infrastructure, and community data is leveraged, managed, and shared – moving the organization from descriptive mapping to predictive, insight‑driven decision making. The position delivers high‑impact geospatial and analytical leadership, advancing enterprise GIS and data‑driven initiatives across the department and with organizational and external partners.

• Collaborates/works with stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function.
• Acts as a lead and subject matter expert to identify, collect, and analyze data sources to develop and advance initiatives and programs.
• Contributes as a subject matter expert on joint data analytics projects and participates in collaborative efforts where applicable.
• Responsible for full solution development life‑cycle including identifying and documenting user requirements, providing data insights to support user needs, development project work‑plans, and developing testing and implementing solutions.
• Conducts data research and needs analysis and provides support in developing and implementing solutions and/or work plans for projects in collaboration with Department staff, local municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Provides research support and compiles data form management on emerging…