Data Processing Specialist
Job Description
Job Purpose:
New Dawn Enterprises is in the process of developing a community data portal for Cape Breton Island/Unama’ki. The portal will increase community access to local level data on a wide variety of socio-economic issues (e.g., poverty, employment, housing, food security) and support the development of community responses. A data technologist is needed to: (A) help customize an existing data portal system (the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s ‘Tracking Progress Tool’) and (B) populate the portal with an initial pool of data.
Primary Duties:
Under the direction of the project manager and with technical support from the International Institute for Sustainable Development:
- Complete the set up of the Tracking Progress Tool to suit local requirements.
- Prepare Excel data tables for uploading to the portal and use the Tracking Progress Tool information management system to populate the site.
- Prepare a brief description of each data indicator including a plain language definition of the indicator, its importance for community well-being and the source of the data.
- Test the data portal with a sample of prospective users and make adjustments as needed.
Core Competencies:
- Information management skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Accountability and dependability
Qualifications:
- At least one year of post-secondary education with related course work
- Experience working with information management systems
- Experience managing large data sets
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Statistics Canada and other socio-economic data.
Work Conditions
- Total term of contract :160 hours (full-time or part-time schedule to be negotiated)
- Location: on-site or remote plus in-person meetings as required
- Pay: $25 per hour