NextGen Data Analyst, Biomechanist, Olympic Program

Swimming Canada

. Prepare data analyses for Swimming Canada’s annual Own the Podium report .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$55,000 - CA$60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sports statistics, data management, and biomechanics, with strong capabilities in data analysis using Python and advanced Excel. Proficient in developing performance reports and visualizations to support athlete development and qualification standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graduate Degree In Sport ScienceExpertise In Sports StatisticsAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience With Python For Data AnalysisStrong Organizational And Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBiomechanicsStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationWeb Data ExtractionData CleaningMachine LearningProject ManagementREST APIsPerformance Benchmarking

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailExcellent Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PythonRExcelData WarehousingStatistical Software

Industry Keywords

Talent IdentificationPodium PathwayNext Generation Performance TimesIntegrated Support TeamAthlete Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare data analyses for Swimming Canada’s annual Own the Podium report
Produce the list of targeted athletes for the next two Olympic cycles
Produce projection charts for targeted and carded athletes
Develop and manage the gap analysis reporting process, from Microsoft Forms to Python scripts and PDF reports
Prepare the documents required for the Own the Podium plan
Develop and maintain the Podium Pathway and talent identification tools
Review Next Generation (NextGen) and National Development Performance Times (NDPT) and establish the annual national club rankings
Support the development of qualification standards for team initiatives
Develop and validate improvement-rate models and podium-time forecasts
Communicate with national coaches and produce reports
Prepare and coordinate statistical analysis for junior and senior championships
Develop relay team combinations and provide real-time updates during competitions
Produce performance reports following major championships
Maintain the results and rankings database
Develop a race video analysis database and reporting process
Produce performance benchmarks and manage records and resource centres
Provide specialized biomechanics and performance analysis support at NextGen camps and competitions
Lead race video analysis at selected international junior competitions
Align service delivery with the Integrated Support Team (IST) staff across the senior and NextGen programs
Provide remote technical analysis and recommendations to NextGen swimmers and coaches
Use objective data to inform performance-related decisions
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in sport science, kinesiology, or a related field, with a specialization in biomechanics
Practical experience and expertise in sports statistics and data management
Practical swimming experience as a biomechanist, data analyst, or coach
Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills, particularly in web data extraction
Knowledge of and experience with data visualization tools is an asset
Advanced Excel skills required
Knowledge and experience researching, collecting, and cleaning data from structured datasets, REST APIs, web scraping, or other similar sources
Ability to answer business questions using statistical analyses and present findings through visualizations, tables, and reports in plain language
Experience with Python, R, or other similar languages for data analysis
Additional experience with other programming languages is an asset
Experience in research, machine learning, collaborative problem-solving, data warehousing, and project management is an asset
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required
Ability to communicate orally in French is an asset
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to attend NextGen camps and competitions
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with defined deadlines
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules or work overtime as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental benefits package, as outlined in the employee handbook
Accommodations available throughout the hiring process
Hybrid work arrangement with two to three days on-site per week