Python Job: 2023 Summer Student - Statistical Data Analyst

Thank you for your interest in the Summer Student - Statistical Data Analyst position with the York Region District School Board. This position is effective starting June 1, 2023 and ending on or about August 31, 2023.

Work Location: Research Services

Salary: $18.00 - $22.34

POSITION SUMMARY:

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, this position is responsible for the development of data analysis plans, to conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis and to draft research reports to help support the effective system and school use of data for planning, decision making and policy direction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop data analysis plans and databases for complex research projects; manage and maintain large datasets.
• To perform rigorous quality control checks on work products to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• To conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including multivariate testing, data mining, multilevel modeling, latent variable modeling and various regression models.
• To gather, analyze and interpret data at the school, family of schools, board, community, regional and provincial levels for planning and decision-making.
• To retrieve and analyze data from provincial and national surveys to enhance or further the understanding of issues that relate to the York Region District School Board and our stakeholders.
• To develop and prepare research findings reports, manuscripts and research proposals; conduct reviews of research literature, current educational research and identify implications.
• To prepare presentations, data visualizations and share research findings to a variety of audiences, internal and external.
• To create, select and/or modify evaluation measures.
• To assist in designing school and system-wide surveys for various stakeholders.
• To collaborate with team members, internal and external stakeholders.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Manager, Research Services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four-year university degree in Statistics or related social sciences discipline, including graduate level training in research methods and statistics, or equivalent, as approved by the Board, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a research environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in research design and methodology for advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analytics; high level of proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, multivariate testing, data mining, multilevel modeling, latent variable modeling and various regression models are required.
• Demonstrated experience in writing high quality research reports, manuscripts and research proposals are required.
• Excellent time management, ability to work under tight timelines, oral and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail are required.
• Knowledge of the Ontario curriculum, teaching models and current resources and documents.
• Good working knowledge of SPSS, Power BI, R, SQL Server, Python, Qualtrics, EndNote, NVivo, Qlikview, GIS software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word are required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for coordinating multiple ongoing projects are required.
• Ability to work as a part of a team and independently as well as high interpersonal skills/diplomacy are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusiveness and working in a diverse work environment are required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan .

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Recruitment and Retention Team in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

As per the Collective Agreement (A.11.7 and A.11.8), those twelve month employees filling vacancies as a result of a job posting are to remain twelve months at their positions. Ten month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. Each application submitted for a job posting will be reviewed, although consideration may be impacted by Articles A.11.7 and A.11.8.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and E-PIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the E-PIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.