2025 Casual Student - Data Analyst - Research and Assessment Services

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2025 Casual Student - Data Analyst - Research and Assessment Services

Job Code : 3857603

York Region District School Board

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Thank you for your interest in the Casual Student - Data Analyst - Research and Assessment Services position with the York Region District School Board.

These two positions are effective immediately and ending on or about August 29, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY :

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To assist in the development of data analysis plans and databases for complex research projects.
• To assist in quality control checks on work products to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• To assist in 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 assist in the development and preparation of research findings reports, manuscripts and research proposals; conduct reviews of research literature, current educational research and identify implications.
• To assist in the preparation of presentations, and data visualizations.
• 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 :

• Enrolled in a 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.
• Related experience in a research environment is required.
• Exposure to or completed work assignments related to 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.

• Exposure to or completed work assignments 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.
• Exposure to or completed simulations in SPSS, Power BI, R, SQL Server, NVivo, Qlikview, GIS software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for coordinating multiple ongoing projects is 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 .

Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

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, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Please make this request to [email protected] or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO / Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management 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 :

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position.

Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services.

This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

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.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services.

All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.

Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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

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Posted On

November 06, 2024

Closing Date & Time

November 20, 2024 11 : 30 PM EST / EDT

Openings

Two) 2

Job Type

Part Time, Contract

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals

City

Newmarket

School / Location

Research Services

Salary

$24.00 per hour

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

End Date

2025 / 08 / 29

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
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