Senior Analyst

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

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Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario invites applications for a Senior Analyst in the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. The role coordinates and validates data, statistics and analysis to inform key decisions and supports strategic projects, planning and compliance reporting.

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in statistics or data analytics and at least seven years of statistical analysis and data management experience, including work in institutional research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics, data analytics, or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of statistical analysis and data management experience.
• Experience in Institutional Research in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and validate data, statistics and analysis to inform key decision making.
• Support strategic projects, planning and compliance reporting.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Institutional research

Data visualization

Office software

Policy and compliance understanding

Education

Master’s degree in statistics, data analytics, or related discipline

Job description

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Job Number: J0826-0150

Job Title: Senior Analyst

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Office of Institutional Research and Planning

Job Category: Administrative

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/08/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 31/08/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 87,186.00 - 113,343.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU05

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 01/09/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible to coordinate and validate data, statistics and analysis to inform key decision making, and support strategic projects, planning and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, and planning.
• Knowledge of university statistical analysis and data management program design,delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Deep knowledge of OIRP data and processes is used to onboard new staff, maintain continuity in critical files, and help plan for future developments.

Education And Experience

• Completion of master’s degree in statistics, data analytics, or related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years of previous experience in statistical analysis and data management programs combined with a minimum of five years experience working in Institutional Research in a higher education environment, or equivalent experience.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.