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Job title: Research and Information Analyst at Toronto District School Board
Company: Toronto District School Board
Job description: Overview
No.: CUPE C-21-0024UTE
POSTED: January 27, 2021
DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. February 4, 2021
Research and Information Analyst
1 – Acting Position
Research and Development
CUPE Local 4400, Unit C – Grade N (12 Month)
$38.63 per hour
(It is anticipated that this acting assignment will end on February 21, 2022)
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices.
NOTE: The Board is not permitted to offer this position to an employee if the time reasonably needed to travel to the location of this position from another position held by the employee — and/or from this position to the location of another position held by the employee or the starting/ending times of the position would interfere with the employee’s one half hour lunch break as required by the Collective Agreement.
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Research and Information Analyst will be responsible for supporting the activities of the Research and Development department as well as providing support to the Education Offices, schools and other departments in the areas of student achievement and success, school improvement, and research and information services. The Research and Information Analyst will:
- provide research, administrative and technical advice pertinent to project and department needs;
- carry out key activities as a project team member in the areas of data collection, data management and data interpretation/analysis;
- develop data collection instruments and procedures, conduct fieldwork and review and synthesize current literature;
- plan, implement and manage databases of information;
- conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of data;
- assist in development and delivery of internal and external communications;
- design and conduct specialized training (computer, research methods, etc.) and supervise project support staff as required; and
- stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies to assist in developing and enhancing skills relevant to project activities within the department.
Summary of Duties:
- Review current research and literature related to critical issues;
- Design and customize instruments and methods for the collection of data at the classroom, school and system levels;
- Conduct fieldwork such as focus groups, interviews and observations;
- Create support materials and resources to facilitate data collection and management processes;
- Co-ordinate the reproduction and distribution of research and assessment materials;
- Develop, manage and integrate large databases while ensuring reliability and integrity of information;
- Develop procedures for tracking and monitoring performance and trends at student, school and system levels;
- Design and set up multiple data structures for storing large volumes of current and archival data;
- Maintain well organized data structures with clear documentation;
- Develop appropriate applications/interfaces to facilitate easy access to data and production of reports;
- Develop and monitor verification and other quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of data;
- Provide expertise and conduct sophisticated statistical data analysis and interpretation;
- Synthesize large volumes and different kinds of qualitative and quantitative data from different sources;
- Design effective presentations of data;
- Participate in report writing phase of projects as required;
- Assist senior management in determining short- and long-term priorities throughout all project planning phases;
- Participate as a team member in the planning, design and implementation of projects;
- Provide feedback to management staff in the department on the progress of projects;
- Provide expertise to teams working on system assessment, research and data management;
- Identify specialized computer application and data management training needs of department staff;
- Recommend software and hardware solutions to meet department project needs;
- Determine the need for per diem assistance to meet critical timelines;
- Participate in the hiring process of per diem technical/research staff and co-op students;
- Assist with administrative responsibilities as required;
- Support schools, department and central staff to understand and make effective use of research and assessment information and materials;
- Assist in planning workshops and developing support materials for school administrators and teachers on assessment strategies, scoring procedures, data interpretation, etc;
- Compose a wide range of written materials for a variety of audiences in support of project needs;
- Participate as a team member in the design, development and maintenance of the department website to disseminate assessment, evaluation and research data;
- Present research materials to a variety of audiences as required;
- Serve as an information resource for schools and other central staff;
- Represent the department on various committees or project teams as required;
- Assign tasks related to data collection, coding, data entry/scanning, scoring and other project or department activities as required;
- Design and conduct specialized computer training for staff in the use of software and methodologies relevant to project needs;
- Provide computer support to department staff;
- Investigate new technologies to support project needs (e.g., software including upgrades, and hardware);
- Initiate independent learning (e.g., read computer manuals, explore Internet/IT works, review research literature, etc.);
- Consult with department and other central staff (e.g., Information Technology, Planning);
- Consult with external experts (e.g., explore, develop and improve various data collection, management and analysis techniques);
- Attend technical workshops (e.g., data analysis techniques, new technology, new approaches to creating reports and information about system databases);
- Professional development through memberships in professional educational research organizations (e.g., attend AERO conferences) and Board sponsored seminars/workshops;
- Develop an excellent working knowledge of key system databases (e.g., Student Information Systems); and
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- University Degree with emphasis on applied research design (quantitative and qualitative) and three years related experience or a combination of education and experience;
- Experience in conducting fieldwork;
- Advanced knowledge of statistical procedures and data management;
- Advanced computer skills and extensive familiarity with software programs for data collection, data management, data analysis, graphic presentations and report generation;
- Knowledge of education testing, measurement and program evaluation;
- Excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to facilitate training to enhance relevant technical expertise of other department staff and other central staff; and
- Ability to work under pressure, meet frequent deadlines and balance several projects at the same time.
Asset:
- Research Analyst Post Graduate Certificate an asset.
Location: 1 Civic Centre Court (wheelchair accessible)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Year: 12 month
Notes: * It is anticipated that interviews will take place within two weeks after the closing date of this competition.
- It is anticipated that the successful applicant will commence as soon as possible and practical.
Please note:
Applications must be submitted: * in résumé form with a covering letter to:
- with competition # CUPE C-21-0024UTE in the subject line
- Apply no later than 4:30pm on February 4, 2021
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance, during the hiring process.
Expected salary: $38.63 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:50:27 GMT
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