Specialist, Data and Digital Solutions

Specialist, Data and Digital Solutions

Public Works – Water and Wastewater   

Status: Contract Full Time ; 15 Month Duration

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 230 Advance Blvd, Brampton ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Who we are:  Water & Wastewater Operations business support team focuses on continual improvement initiatives and contract administration for the whole operations team.

Reports to: Supervisor, Water/ Wastewater Business Support

What you will do in this role:  

• Develops sophisticated algorithms, models, statistical representations, pattern recognition, and data visualizations to process both structured and unstructured data sets and build insightful reports, dashboards and metrics utilizing BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Completes user needs assessments, scoping and develop digital solutions for use by divisional staff using a variety of technology platforms and solutions.
• Provide technical expertise throughout project lifecycle and develops user, technical design documentation, and end use training.
• Work closely with project team to understand, document and validate requirements to ensure solutions meet project needs.
• Design and implement user interfaces, maintain existing programs and applications, and develop automated processes to improve business efficiencies.
• Identify and assess appropriate data sources to respond to various research or information requests.
• Extract, transform and analyze data and information from a variety of sources including operational systems, to prepare management reports, metrics and dashboards.
• Support the implementation of the Region’s Work Order Management (Maximo) system and act as the technical expert for the Operations teams including supporting scoping, configuration, technical and functionality requirements.
• Design, develop and maintain metadata repository related to the enterprise information for assets.
• Mine data to discover trends and patterns, develop algorithms to validate existing assumptions and processes.
• Build predictive models using machine learning techniques such as decision trees, logistic regression and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis and problem-solving utilizing data from widely varied programs and services to help realize service linkages and program objectives
• Develop sophisticated data visualization, advanced web graphics and interactive dashboards to make large datasets coherent in order to better understand patterns and explain complex issues and results to decision-makers and the general public
• Design, develop and maintain the Division’s performance measurement scorecards and dashboards
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What the role requires: 

• A University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Management/Science or related discipline
•  3 years direct relevant work experience
• Considerable experience in: Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Strategy or Data Warehousing, Software Development, Enterprise Asset Management
• Advanced Analytics, descriptive and predictive modeling skills utilizing Statistical Software packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, R and Text Analytics tools
• Advanced skills using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate and SharePoint), ETL and RPA tools.
• Experience working with JSON, XML, JavaScript, Python and SQL file formats
• Familiarity with Data visualization tools
• Ability to use a sophisticated blend of classical and advanced components like artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, databases, traditional statistics and graphics to present hidden relationships and patterns found in a large data pool
• Experience with extracting valuable insights from large pools of data
• Considerable experience extracting, transforming and loading data from operational systems
• Considerable experience in business reporting, performance measurement and decision support systems
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Project management experience and demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong facilitation skills to be able to deliver training on technical solutions
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Ability to apply geospatial analysis using geographical information systems (GIS)
• Previous experience with the implementation and support of IBM Maximo
• Certification or professional designations in at least one of the following areas is an asset: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Business Intelligence professional (CBIP) or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis  starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location:
In this role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you’ll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 230 Advance Blvd, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It’s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we’re compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won’t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.