RES O 24R - Research Officer (BC Public Service)

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Posting Title

RES O 24R - Research Officer

Position Classification

Research Officer R24

Union

GEU

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$66,557.72 - $75,884.38 annually

Close Date

8/14/2022

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division

Governance and Analytics Division

Job Summary

Research Officer

Research Officer R24

There is currently one permanent position and one 18-month temporary position available.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here .

If this position interests you and you meet the required criteria, we look forward to your application

The Education Analytics Office enables the K-12 sector in B.C. to be a world leader in the use of education data to support program and strategic planning, system performance and quality delivery of personalised education. The Branch is comprised of four units.

• The Data Infrastructure and Operations Unit is responsible for data management and infrastructure operations for the Ministry’s business area and client interface with data, including data dissemination and website reporting; data collection enhancements; contributing to enhancements to the Education Data Warehouse; ensuring business area requirements are met for data loads, and working closely with the Ministry’s Information Technology department to provide leadership on data quality assurance, data governance, and metadata management.
• The Education System Outcomes Unit is responsible for the ministry’s education system outcomes analysis, and school district and field client support as it relates to system performance data. System analytics includes public school outcomes, independent school outcomes, French immersion program, Distance Learning, student transitions to post-sec, and school district client support.
• The Student Population Research unit is responsible for significant research initiatives to support understanding student success at the population level, and is responsible for cross Ministry program area support on areas including students with special needs, indigenous students, children and youth in care, and early learning. The unit is also responsible for the Student Learning Survey administration and analysis.
• The Education Economics Unit provides expertise in economic, statistical, and social evaluation of educational data, and is responsible to lead the development of predictive analysis and forecasting that shapes the delivery of educational services across the province.
  

The Research Officer coordinates data exchanges within and between the Ministry of Education and external organizations and researchers to ensure that the information is used to improve understanding of the educational system and to improve service delivery. The analyst will spend the majority of their time extracting data from large Ministry databases, QA’ing data loads, creating analytics products, and working on ongoing Education Data Warehouse (EDW) development. The position works with ministry program areas, management, professional and administrative staff, and external contractors to support the improvement of performance across the entire K-12 system. The Research Officer plays an essential role in the on-going maintenance and use of the Education Data Warehouse (EDW).

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) .

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.For specific position related enquiries, please contact Pat.McCrea@gov.bc.ca . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or related field, AND two years of experience in programming; OR
• Diploma in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or related field, AND three years of experience in programming; OR
• Diploma in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or related field, AND four years of experience in programming; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in programming may be considered.
• Experience with SQL programming.
  

Preference May Be Given To Applicants With The Following

• Two or more years of experience with SQL programming.
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience using data management principles.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI for visualization
• Experience in advising clients in how to interpret and use data for decision-making.
  

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Application Requirements

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 (BASIC): YES -As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Job Category

Education Services, Policy, Research and Economics

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