The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.
We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.
If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. We offer:
- competitive wages
- compressed work week and flexible start times
- defined benefit pension plan
- 100% employer-paid benefits
- work from home program
- paid professional development
- health and wellness spending accounts
- paid mental health and wellness days
- staff appreciation and recognition events
- respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Apply today and see why we’re one of Manitoba's Top Employers.
The Data Scientist is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and consulting services to all areas of the organization on research and analysis. This includes information on best practices, metric methodology and predictive modelling. The incumbent's primary function is to conduct research and analysis on WCB programs for senior leadership and operational business units.
Conducts advanced research and analysis for Senior Executive and various WCB Business Units. Leads the requestor through problem definition, approach and presenting results with the goal of enabling business units to become more self-sufficient to answer simple data requests using new self-serve tools the Data Scientist describes to the BI DBA or BI Analyst to provision.
Conducts research or provides data for external requests ensuring WCB policies and privacy legislation are followed.
Reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Senior Executive and the Board of Directors, including information for the Annual report.
Conducts forecasting and trending on WCB KPIs and external factors to predict impact on the WCB using methods such as regression models, Bayesian estimators or time series analysis.
Proactively conducts analysis and research to make new discoveries and identify areas of opportunity or risk.
Develops analytical and predictive models to improve operational business unit performance using techniques such as Poisson models, conjoint analysis or cluster modelling.
Acts as a thought leader on research and analysis techniques for the BI unit and for other operational business units in the WCB.
Provides and documents best practices for determining key measures and definitions in the WCB.
Defines guidelines, standards of practices and expectations for data quality and monitors to ensure adherence.
Identifies new datasets and defines new dimensions in the database model to continue to enhance the Data Warehouse completeness and functionality.
Provides ideas for enhancements and improvements on the Data Warehouse based on experience and research requests.
Analyses and documents data quality issues for ongoing improvement of the WCB Data Warehouse, source systems or business processes and provides these findings to the appropriate group or operational department to implement upgrades.
Pursues professional and personal development through continuing education and training, literature reviews, and workshops, seminars, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
Minimum seven (7) years directly related experience in research or evaluating programs including experience with SQL queries for data retrieval
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of data warehouse design and functionality
Advanced proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software (Excel) in a Windows environment
Advanced proficiency with using statistical computing packages (Python programming language)
Well-developed research and analytical skills that require initiative and independent thinking
Advanced abilities in quantitative and qualitative evaluation research and program evaluation
Superior technical and writing skills including the ability to communicate complex information in plain language
Excellent oral communication, facilitation/mediation, and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to utilize tact and discretion in dealing with contentious decisions, confidential information, complex issues, and confrontational contacts
Ability to lead and manage projects
Ability to adapt to a changing environment while managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act, policies and procedures of the WCB of Manitoba or other provincial WCBs and related compensation issues would be an asset
Knowledge of tools such as PowerPivot, Power BI, Power Query and Reporting Services would be an asset.
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.
A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.
The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.
The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The Workers Compensation Board promotes safety and health in Manitoba workplaces and aims to help prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and disease. Working with its partners, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, provides compassionate and supportive compensation services for workers and employers, and ensures responsible financial stewardship.
WCBdoes encompasses what it means to work at the WCB. The WCB is proud to have employee benefits and programs that support financial and personal security, foster health and well-being, encourage involvement and support growth as an individual and member of the WCB community. The four categories of WCBdoes include: Security, Wellness, Engagement and Growth.
