Data Collection/Analytical Specialist

Location:

Ottawa

Position Available:

Company Description:

Newprint is a Canadian company and a family-owned business with a long, multi-generational printing history. We began as an offset printing company in 1990 serving businesses and organizations in the National Capital Region. While we continue to provide printing services in Ottawa, we have since expanded to serve clients throughout Canada and beyond. We are proud to be a printing services provider to a wide range of clients across North America. As a qualified supplier to various government departments, we have implemented meticulous quality control measures. We use these same measures for all of our clients, from non-profit to public and private companies. One of our goals is to create innovative products and unique solutions for our customers. We use tools from Esko’s and EFI’s catalogue of programs to help streamline and expedite this process, as well as equipment from Heidelberg and Xerox to deliver a finished product.

Description:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Data Collection/Analytical Specialist to gather, clean and analyse data as well as present the findings. The individual will be in charge of managing our current data systems and develop, implement and manage new databases, data collection systems, data analytics etc. The Data Collection/Analytical Specialist must be able to work with large amounts of information, possess strong analytical skills and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Proven working experience in data collection and analysis.
Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to
BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or equivalent work experience.

We want you to join our team!