Specialist, Data and Information

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housing authority in Ontario is seeking a Specialist in Data and Information to manage data governance and enhance information management. The successful candidate will align data strategies with business objectives, ensure data quality, and implement governance frameworks. Requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years experience in data governance. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual paid vacation and training support.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in operationalizing a data governance framework.
• Prior experience in data governance or management-focused roles.
• Good understanding of data structures and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating data strategies that align with business objectives.
• Define and enforce governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Critical Thinking

Data Privacy Compliance

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Mathematics

Tools

SAS

Python

R

Job description

Overview

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Travel Requirement: Limited

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Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $84699.11 to $105873.89 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
• Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples.

About the role

Join the Enterprise Data Office in the Specialist, Data and Information position. In this role, you will support the design, development, implementation, maintenance, evolution and enhancement of the Information Management (IM) functions (information, data, knowledge and records) at CMHC. You will help the organization realize the full value of its structured and unstructured data and information assets and evolve the corporate information taxonomy. You will also implement and manage a data and information governance model and frameworks to address the safe, effective and efficient sharing of information across CMHC.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in creating data and information strategies that align with business objectives.
• Define and enforce data and information governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy throughout the data lifecycle by defining and enforcing governance standards.
• Provide guidance on implementing access controls, data classification protocols, and data protection measures to ensure security and privacy compliance.
• Identify and manage risks associated with data and information governance, ensuring alignment with CMHC’s risk taxonomy.
• Keep updated on industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements related to data and information governance, recommending modifications to policies and practices as needed.
• Help manage the implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with CMHC’s risk taxonomy.
• Provide guidance and training to business users and stakeholders on data governance and information management best practices, policies, and procedures.

What you should have

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Mathematics. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in operationalizing an established data governance framework.
• Prior experience in a data governance or data management role, with a focus on data governance, data quality, or data stewardship is an asset.
• A good understanding of data structures used for storing and retrieving information, as well as data life cycle and data value chain.
• Experience with SAS, Python, R, to design and implement complex data pipelines that integrate data from multiple sources.
• A demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous analysis using critical thinking and judgment to resolve complex issues.
• A demonstrated ability to present complex concepts to a non-technical audience.
• A proven ability to think strategically and develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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