Category of Service: Data Management & Business Intelligence
Reference Number: SA 439
Contract Type: Contract (Full-time, 12 months)
Start Date: August 25, 2025
End Date: August 24, 2026
Application Deadline: July 22, 2025
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM CDT (7 hours/day)

The City of Winnipeg's Water and Waste Department is seeking a Senior Data Visualist to lead data visualization initiatives that support decision-making and business outcomes. This remote role will focus on delivering insightful, human-centered, interactive dashboards and visual narratives using tools like Tableau and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical, storytelling, and technical skills in BI and data visualization, with a proven ability to influence business strategy through data.

• Manage and execute large-scale data analysis and visualization projects across multiple initiatives.

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into impactful BI solutions.

• Design and build interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports using Tableau and Power BI aligned with brand standards.

• Analyze and resolve complex business process challenges (minimum of 10 resolved within the last 3 years).

• Communicate data insights through compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations (PHIPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA).

• Conduct performance tuning, query plan analysis, and BI tool configuration.

• Train and support internal teams on data visualization best practices.

• Stay informed about emerging trends, including AI and machine learning.

• 5+ years as a Senior Data Visualist, Data Visualization Specialist, or similar role.

• 3+ years of experience crafting data stories and visual narratives.

• 5+ successful data visualization projects completed in the past 2 years.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience using Tableau and/or Power BI.

• Resolved 10+ complex business problems through data in the past 3 years.

• 3+ years of experience applying human-centered design principles in data visualization.

• Demonstrated leadership in 5+ cross-functional team projects over the past 2 years.

• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and database querying concepts.

• 2+ years of experience ensuring compliance with Canadian data privacy regulations (PHIPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA).

• Passion for storytelling through data with the ability to drive business outcomes.

• Evangelist for BI best practices and modern visualization techniques.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.

• Adaptability to compressed timelines and shifting priorities.

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Winnipeg will be required upon selection.

• The contractor must agree to the City's non-disclosure agreement.

• The selected candidate must work remotely and be available during Winnipeg business hours (CDT).

• The candidate must provide their own equipment and internet access.

• There is no incumbent for this position.