Director, Data and Insights

Pacific Blue Cross; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

4 weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Pacific Blue Cross seeks a strategic Director, Data & Insights to shape enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy. You will partner with executives to turn data into trusted insights and measurable business value.

Hybrid work arrangement; 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Compensation ranges from 138,000 to 208,000 CAD with ICP bonus up to 15% and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in data governance, analytics and AI.
• 10–12 years in data/analytics with decision-making impact.
• 7+ years in progressively senior leadership.
• Excellent project and change management skills.
• Ability to translate business drivers into data initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Pacific Blue Cross's enterprise Data & Insights Office, establishing governance frameworks, operating models, standards, and accountability to strengthen the organization's data maturity.
• Drive enterprise data strategy and modernization initiatives, helping advance data quality, reporting consistency, analytics capabilities, and AI readiness across business and technology teams.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by improving access to trusted information, empowering leaders with actionable insights, and expanding self-service analytics capabilities.
• Champion analytics and AI innovation, identifying high-value opportunities that improve operational effectiveness, enhance member experiences, and deliver measurable business value.
• Influence organizational transformation by fostering data literacy, building strategic partnerships, and creating alignment between business priorities, technology investments, and enterprise outcomes.

Skills

Data governance

Analytics

AI applications

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Data Science/Statistics

Job description

• Office Location: 4250 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6

At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving health and wellbeing for British Columbians. As our Director, Data & Insights Office, you'll have a rare opportunity to build and shape a critical enterprise capability that will influence how decisions are made across the organization for years to come. Reporting to the Vice President, Information Technology & Enterprise Transformation, you will lead the development of PBC's enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy, helping transform data from an operational asset into a strategic advantage. Working closely with executive leaders and business partners, you will establish the foundations that enable trusted insights, stronger decision-making, and greater organizational agility. This is more than a data leadership role. It is an opportunity to drive meaningful transformation across the organization. You'll influence enterprise priorities, champion innovation, and create a culture where data empowers teams to better serve members, improve operational performance, and deliver on PBC's long-term strategic objectives. We're looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who is energized by building new capabilities, navigating complexity, and creating lasting organizational impact. You bring the vision to define what's possible, the influence to bring people together, and the execution focus to turn strategy into measurable results if your experience includes roles such as Director of Data & Analytics, Director of Business Intelligence, Head of Data & Insights, Director of Data Governance, Director of Enterprise Analytics, Director of Data Strategy, Director of AI & Analytics, Chief Data Officer, Analytics Director, Enterprise Data Leader, or similar leadership positions, and you've successfully leveraged data, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive business outcomes within industries such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, telecommunications, consulting, retail, or other complex, data-driven environments.

Key Details

• Position Title: Director, Data and Insights
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days’ work from home
• Office Location: 4250 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6
• Classification: Exempt
• Salary Range: $138,000 - $208,000 ( Pacific Blue Cross’ compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. We determine starting salaries by considering a variety of factors, including relevant skills, education, experience, and internal equity, ensuring compensation decisions are consistent, equitable, and reflective of each candidate’s unique background and qualifications)
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP bonus) per year based on performance: Up to 15.00%

Total Rewards Highlights

• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year and increases with years of service.
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia’s leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Retiree Benefits plan that is available to employees who have at least 10 years of service with PBC and have reached the age of 55.
• Access to an onsite fitness center and cafeteria, along with employee events and activities designed to foster a collaborative and engaging work environment.
• Access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellness initiatives and onsite amenities

Keyways This Position Makes an Impact

Success in this role means transforming how Pacific Blue Cross leverages data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to drive better business outcomes. As the Director, Data & Insights Office, you will establish the strategy, governance, and capabilities needed to position data as a trusted enterprise asset while enabling more informed decision-making across the organization.

In This Position, You Will

• Build and lead PBC's enterprise Data & Insights Office, establishing governance frameworks, operating models, standards, and accountability to strengthen the organization's data maturity.
• Drive enterprise data strategy and modernization initiatives, helping advance data quality, reporting consistency, analytics capabilities, and AI readiness across business and technology teams.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by improving access to trusted information, empowering leaders with actionable insights, and expanding self-service analytics capabilities.
• Champion analytics and AI innovation, identifying high-value opportunities that improve operational effectiveness, enhance member experiences, and deliver measurable business value.
• Influence organizational transformation by fostering data literacy, building strategic partnerships, and creating alignment between business priorities, technology investments, and enterprise outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Business, Data Science, Statistics, or an equivalent discipline, including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.
• Strong expertise in data governance, analytics, and emerging AI applications.
• 10 - 12 years of related experience in data and analytics including the application of insights into decision-making and/or automated processes.
• 7+ years of experience in progressively senior leadership positions.
• Excellent project and change management skills.
• Ability to translate business drivers and challenges into data insights and initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve challenges, driving solutions through to completion
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills with both business and technical stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Pacific Blue Cross, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to fostering innovation, collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging. Through ongoing learning, meaningful action, and community partnerships, we continue to build an inclusive culture where employees and members can thrive. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive candidate experience.