Data Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Specialist for a 6-week temporary contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. This role is based in Delta, BC, within a large and well-established organization in the government and public sector. The worksite is not transit accessible, so candidates must have access to a vehicle.

The Data Specialist will support a busy operational environment by reviewing, reconciling, maintaining, and reporting on complex data. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional with strong Excel, reporting, records management, and stakeholder communication skills.

This role offers the chance to contribute to important operational and regulatory reporting work in a structured, team-oriented environment. Candidates who enjoy accuracy, problem-solving, data quality, and supporting internal and external stakeholders will be well suited to this assignment.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and review data for accuracy, completeness, inconsistencies, and compliance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate data variances to identify source data issues, entry errors, equipment concerns, system errors, or other operational discrepancies.
- Reconcile data, document adjustments, and escalate significant issues to the appropriate leader.
- Analyze sampling data, identify trends, and prepare standard and ad hoc reports using spreadsheets and downloaded database information.
- Enter, edit, manipulate, extract, and format data, including spreadsheet formulas, reports, graphs, and complex statistical reporting.
- Maintain database records, monitor system files, audit user records and accounts, support access card distribution, and respond to internal and external information requests.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay rate: $37 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/temporary.
- Assignment length: 6 weeks, with possibility of extension.
- Location: Delta, BC.
- Worksite is not transit accessible.