Institutional Research Analyst

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern post-secondary institution is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to manage data collection and reporting. The role supports decision-making processes and requires a Master’s degree and experience with data visualization tools. Commitment to equity and inclusion is essential. Located in Whitehorse, this is a full-time on-site position. Applicants from Indigenous ancestry are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of university functions and data requirements.
• Experience in research and planning preferred.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data analysis and reporting for institutional initiatives.
• Build a culture of data collection and management.
• Provide data and analyses for governance and decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Business Intelligence (BI)

Data visualization

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Yukon University is a publicly funded post-secondary institution serving Canada’s North. As Canada’s first university North of 60, we are committed to meeting the needs of a growing territory through skilled trades training, certificates, diplomas and degrees alongside continuing education and lifelong learning. Our vision is to become a thriving learning and research community leading Canada’s North.

We acknowledge the traditional territories of all 14 Yukon First Nations and operate across 13 campuses. Yukon University is committed to removing barriers and fostering inclusion for voices historically underrepresented in our society. We encourage applicants from designated groups to apply and self-identify.

About Institutional Research

A unit that gathers, analyzes and provides data and reports to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. It provides business intelligence, develops key performance metrics and supplies analytics, reports and system-level comparisons to support Yukon University in measuring and upholding accountabilities at the territorial level and within the national post-secondary sector.

Institutional Research maintains clean, usable data to advance planning documents and is responsible for the quality of data shared with Yukon Governments.

About the Role

This position requires a strong understanding of most university areas, including business and academic functions. You will communicate effectively and build trusting relationships with university and external colleagues. You will scan the environment for information and techniques to improve processes and ensure data and reports are relevant to specific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, reporting and dissemination of information to allow key stakeholder groups to predict, monitor and evaluate performance on institutional initiatives in alignment with Yukon University’s Strategic Plan and planning documents (including the Reconciliation Framework and the EDI Action Plan).
• Build a comprehensive, ongoing culture of institutional data collection, analysis, management and dissemination to support planning and decision-making at all levels, particularly for public accountability, budget and finance, external rankings, and institutional effectiveness.
• Coordinate/prepare planning and resource materials for governance and decision-making groups (e.g., Board of Governors, President Executive Committee, Senior Executive Committee) and external stakeholders including Yukon First Nations, Territorial and Federal governments.
• Provide data, information and official statistics for internal and external reporting, including development of reports and presentations for transparency and public accountability (e.g., Yukon University Annual Report, Accountability Framework, Strategic Plan Performance reports, and annual budget reports).
• Oversee federal accountability reporting including Statistics Canada data submissions and ensure timelines are met.
• Oversee institutional participation in territorial, national and international research benchmarking initiatives.
• Collaborate with divisional leaders (Marketing & Communications, IT, Office of the Registrar) and internal clients to ensure BI products and related processes and systems support data quality, integrity and effective reporting.
• Provide support and leadership for annual budget planning and reporting activities.
• Lead development of institutional policies that align with and uphold the unit’s operations.
• Develop data quality standards and processes and ensure they are met.
• Maintain currency in best practices regarding research in higher education and in Institutional Research and Planning.
• Represent YukonU on territorial, national and international committees and initiatives.

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in a related field (Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics) or a Master’s degree with demonstrated experience in working with data for status indicators and planning/decision-making.
• Experience with multiple data indicators, sources and platforms (including Power BI) for BI reporting and data visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize complex data sets and communicate critical information to stakeholders.
• Experience in a corporate or institutional research office (or similar function) with progressively increasing responsibility; experience in research and planning is preferred.
• Experience working in a post-secondary institution is preferred.

The Institutional Research Analyst reports directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor. The position is located at the Ayamdigut Campus in Whitehorse and is a full-time on-site role.

Yukon University is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application details

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Employment opportunity number 24.51
Department President's Office
Term Permanent Position
Campus Whitehorse, Ayamdigut

Yukon University is a publicly funded post-secondary institution serving Canada’s North and leading change in the Yukon. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.