Specialist, Data Analytics

Specialist, Data Analytics

Permanent | Full Time

$53.92 - $64.26 per hour

Posted Apr 16, 2026

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Job overview

Organization

EUI, Electricity Operations, Transmission

JobID

16313

Location

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Closing Date

Apr 30, 2026

Position Title

Specialist, Data Analytics

Weekly Hours of Work

40

Business Unit

Electricity Operations

About us

Department Description

Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in and around Edmonton. We are focused on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions. Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Specialist, Data Analytics position working out of Edmonton, AB.

The Data Analytics Specialist is accountable for supporting the optimization of transmission asset data, analytics workflows, and asset health tools. In this role, you will develop and maintain highquality datasets, analytical models, dashboards, and data pipelines that enable informed asset planning, risk management, and investment decisions.

What you'd be responsible for

Develop, implement, and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and visualization tools that support asset health, risk, and lifecycle planning

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment across ERP, GIS, Asset Health Index (AHI), and related systems through validation, reconciliation, and data quality monitoring.

Design, enhance, and manage data pipelines and data structures to support analytics, reporting, and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and stakeholders to identify analytical opportunities that improve reliability, maintenance strategies, and capital planning

Define functional requirements, user stories, and analytical specifications for data and technology initiatives

Support evaluation and pilot implementation of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, drones, IoT sensors, digital twins) through data preparation and analysis

Contribute to longterm digital and analytics roadmaps by identifying capability gaps and improvement opportunities

Work with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure analytical outputs support auditability, traceability, and reporting needs

Prioritize analytics requests, manage delivery timelines, and continuously improve tools and workflows within established governance frameworks

Uphold EPCOR's safety, sustainability, and performance standards in all work activities

What's required to be successful

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related technical field is required

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an assetintensive environment (utilities, energy, water, or infrastructure)

Experience in transmission or electricity utility environments is an asset

Professional certifications in analytics, asset management, or digital technologies is an asset

Strong understanding of asset management principles, including lifecycle planning, risk frameworks, condition assessment, and capital planning

Handson experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), including master data structures and maintenance modules

Proven experience with data governance, data quality management, and analytics stewardship practices

Proficiency with analytics tools and languages such as Power BI, SQL, Python, and/or cloudbased analytics platforms

Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML, drones, IoT sensors, EMS/SCADA systems, digital twins, or remote monitoring solutions is an asset

Ability to translate complex datasets into clear insights and decisionsupport tools

Strong communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline:

Internal Applicants: please ensure that you are using your @epcor.com email address.

Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.