Senior Vice President, Data and Knowledge Management-DKM

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead their Data and Knowledge Management division. The role focuses on developing innovative data strategies and ensuring compliance in data governance. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet every qualification, as relevant experience and diverse perspectives are valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data and knowledge management.
• Expertise in data governance and privacy.
• Relevant professional certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of integrated data and knowledge management strategies.
• Develop strategies to improve decision-making processes.
• Oversee the creation of new data and knowledge products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant fields

Master's degree in analytics or related fields

Job description

Senior Vice President, Data and Knowledge Management-DKM

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Advance evidence-based decision-making at IO by developing a unified strategic approach to the use of data, information, and analysis. Lead functions responsible for data and knowledge reporting, governance, retention, and analysis to support IO teams and create integrated and consistent solutions to enterprise information and insights needs. Act as a catalyst for innovation by identifying areas of IO’s operations that could be better understood or improved and select the right team/resources to deliver practical solutions.

What You Will Do:

Lead the creation of integrated data and knowledge management strategies:

• Establish best practices for data and information creation, usage, and retention.
• Support data governance and records management processes.
• Develop strategies to improve decision-making processes with better data usage.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.
• Provide training to support best practices and compliance.

Identify areas to improve outcomes at IO:

• Develop an integrated insights, reporting, and quality support plan.
• Coordinate with Corporate Strategy, Strategic Engagement, and Sustainability to identify priority areas.
• Create cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Determine appropriate dissemination levels of products.

Lead a data and information-driven culture:

• Oversee the creation of new data and knowledge products.
• Develop strategies to promote data and knowledge resources.
• Increase self-service capacity for business lines.

Serve as a senior leader in Strategic Enterprise Services:

• Develop coaching and mentorship standards.
• Contribute to staff development within the division.
• Participate in team leadership and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing strategic plans and budgets.

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: Undergraduate degree in public administration, business, engineering, data science, knowledge management, or social science. A Master’s degree or higher in analytics, business administration, data science, data/knowledge management, Geographic Information Systems, or any advanced research degree (PhD) is an asset.
• Experience: Extensive experience in data and knowledge management, with a focus on strategic, operational, financial, and human dimensions.
• Designations/Certifications/Licenses: Relevant professional certifications are an asset.
• Specialized Knowledge: Expertise in data governance, records management, and privacy.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.