Data & Impact Analyst Jobs

Black Boys Code is experiencing explosive growth across Canada.To support this growth, we are looking to hire an experienced Data & Impact Analyst who shares our values and is excited by the idea of working for a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.

About the role:

The Data and Impact Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to drive decision-making and measure the impact of various initiatives. This position combines strong analytical skills with a keen understanding of business goals and social impact, allowing the analyst to uncover insights and provide valuable recommendations.

You will be presented with a remarkable chance to serve as a knowledge broker, enabling you to work across various sectors. In this role, you will act as a bridge connecting clients and experts, and facilitating connections between donors and the organization across different domains.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with program managers and operations managers to establish objectives, determine performance indicators, oversee analytical projects, and assess outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and other team members to identify optimal product solutions. Develop, construct, test, and maintain backend code.
• Engage in proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders, multiple brand units, technical teams, and support teams to conceptualize ideas, analyze requirements, and determine functional needs.
• Construct data validation models and tools to ensure the accuracy of recorded data.
• Contribute as part of the team in evaluating and analyzing critical data that will shape future organizational strategies
• Manage the delivery of user satisfaction surveys and report on results using data visualization software
• Establish data processes, define criteria for data quality, and implement data quality assurance procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the codebase, actively proposing enhancements and conducting refactoring as needed.
• Utilize analytical techniques and tools to extract and present novel insights to clients, both internal and external, through reports or interactive dashboards.Visualize complex concepts and data through effective graphical representations.
• Transform important inquiries into actionable analytical tasks.
• Continuously monitor practices, processes, and systems to identify areas for enhancement.
• Collect fresh data from various sources to address queries from donors and stakeholders, while organizing and consolidating the data.

A little bit about you:

• You have experience working with a research or consultancy organization with proven research and analysis skills.
• Your writing prowess is exceptional, and you possess the talent to distil complex information into clear and concise prose. Additionally, you have a track record of successfully crafting reports.
• You are skilled in Excel, Data Cleaning and Wrangling and with tools like OpenRefine
• You have strong people skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with and understand the perspectives of different stakeholder groups in the private, public and social sectors.
• You possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including data analysis
• You are self-motivated, able to work independently and enjoy working autonomously.
• Your proficiency in SQL is exceptional, particularly in its application as an Impact analyst to efficiently access relevant data.
• Your knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation or impact assessment, including knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods are top notch
• Your organizational skills are commendable, and you approach your work with a methodical and structured approach.
• You create reports and dashboards using data visualization software packages (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

Other things you need to know:

• Periodic travel to Black Boys Codes sites across Canada throughout the year may be required.
• The position is a full-time two-year contract.
• Evening and weekend work may be required, with a higher frequency during special events or chapter launches.
• This position will be Remote to Ontario Canada and will require on-site appearances for events.
• To work with children, it is mandatory to successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector background check.

Black Boys Code welcomes YOU:

Black Boys Code is a national organization dedicated to introducing Black boys through their critical development years (ages 8 to 17 years old) to computer science through exposure workshops, Hackathons, and after-school and summer programs. Our programs are aimed at boys at a young age to build their capacity and skills in the STEM (Science, Technologies, Engineering and Math) disciplines with a focus on computer science.We utilize mentorship, industry exposure, and intensive training in the field of computer science to help young boys understand they have the ability to become technological innovators and creators in the digital age.

At Black Boys Code. We recruit the best and foster an environment that empowers our team. That means a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and open-minded. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.

To be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence, or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Please email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file (save as first name_last name.pdf) to [email protected] with the subject heading: “Data & Impact Analyst’’