Data Analyst: Student Achievement and Information Systems

Near North District School Board; North Bay; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Near North District School Board is hiring a Permanent Data Analyst: Student Achievement and Information Systems. This role focuses on data integrity, reporting, and SIS data stewardship to support evidence-informed decision-making across the board and to improve student outcomes.

You will develop dashboards and BI solutions using Power BI and SQL, prepare reports for senior leadership, ensure Ministry reporting compliance, and translate complex data into accessible insights for school and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Educational Research, or related field.
• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, and database management.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports from large datasets.
• Knowledge of student information systems and Ministry reporting principles.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and QA principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain student achievement and system performance datasets for planning and improvement.
• Analyze attendance, graduation, indicators, and other performance measures.
• Prepare and present data reports, dashboards, and visualizations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with departments to evaluate program impact and improvements.
• Oversee data governance and data quality practices.
• Design and maintain data structures, reporting environments, and BI solutions.
• Develop SQL queries, data models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
• Translate complex data into accessible information for diverse audiences.
• Ensure timely data requests and reporting across stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analytics

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree or Diploma in IT/CS/Data Analytics

Tools

SSRS

Power Automate

SQL Server

OnSIS

Job description

The Near North District School Board is Hiring!

Permanent Data Analyst: Student Achievement and Information Systems

Effective Immediately

Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology, the Data Analyst: Student Achievement and Information Systems, is responsible for the management, integrity, analysis, and reporting of student and organizational data that supports evidence-informed decision-making across the Near North District School Board. The position provides leadership in student information systems, Ministry reporting, enrollment analysis, business intelligence, and data architecture, with a strong focus on leveraging data to improve student achievement, well-being, engagement, attendance, and system effectiveness.

The Data Analyst is highly skilled in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support school and system leaders in monitoring progress, identifying trends, evaluating initiatives, and improving outcomes for students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Achievement Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop, analyze, and maintain student achievement and system performance datasets to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Analyze achievement, attendance, credit accumulation, graduation rates, student success indicators, special education data, Indigenous student achievement, EQAO results, pathway planning, and other key performance measures.
• Prepare and present data reports, dashboards, and visualizations for Senior Administration, Trustees, Superintendents, Principals, and system leaders.
• Support the identification of trends, gaps, and areas of opportunity to inform evidence-based decision-making and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with academic and operational departments to evaluate the impact of programs, interventions, and board improvement initiatives.

Data Management and Information Systems

• Provide overall responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and effective use of the Student Information System (SIS), OnSIS submissions, report cards, enrollment reporting, and Ministry data collections.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee data governance practices to ensure data quality, consistency, privacy, and security.
• Design and maintain data structures, reporting environments, and business intelligence solutions that support organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, data models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide timely and accurate business intelligence and analytics that support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Design and implement reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and other analytics platforms.
• Translate complex data into accessible and actionable information for diverse audiences.
• Work closely with school administrators, system leaders, Ministry officials, and departmental staff to identify information needs and reporting requirements.
• Provide expert advice regarding data interpretation, reporting methodologies, and performance measurement practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to emerging information requests and organizational priorities in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Educational Research, or a related field.
• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, and database management.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Power BI, including the ability to develop meaningful dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that transform complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• Knowledge of student information systems, educational data, Ministry reporting, and performance indicators.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and quality assurance principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to present data effectively to diverse audiences and support data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accuracy, integrity, and collaborative relationship-building.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an Ontario school board or educational setting.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education reporting requirements, including OnSIS.
• Experience analyzing student achievement, attendance, graduation, pathway, and well-being data.
• Experience developing performance dashboards and data visualization tools to support educational improvement planning.
• Familiarity with data-informed decision-making frameworks and continuous improvement processes in education.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring that high-quality data and meaningful analysis inform decisions that improve student achievement, well-being, engagement, and success across the Near North District School Board.

The annual salary for this position is $79,281.00 plus a generous benefit package.

As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Reference with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

The Near North District School Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment.Accommodations are available, upon request, during all phases of the recruitment process. Please contact us at the above email address to discuss how we may assist you.

Human Resources Department,Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone [phone] ext. 5077 - Fax [phone]