Senior Information Analyst

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
Job Title: Senior Information Analyst

Join the Government of Nova Scotia as a Senior Information Analyst and contribute to the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to execute an information and data strategy that integrates with the IT systems strategy for the Early Years branch. As a Senior Information Analyst, you will be accountable for identifying information requirements, including data collection, integrity, and reporting, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the division's information and data strategy.
  • Understand the division's information and data requirements, including how the information and data are used for reporting, program and strategy development, evaluation, and decision making.
  • Document existing and future data sets, including how data are collected, stored, accessed, and verified for integrity.
  • Develop and implement strategies for effective identification of information and data requirements and communicating these needs to technical resources during a time of significant transformational change.
  • Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify missing data sets or process improvements that enable improved ways of collecting and storing data.
  • Ensure key performance indicators and metrics are captured in existing and future IT solutions.
  • Lead data governance and stewardship for the division, communicating meaningful information to senior leadership, and supporting operational success by advising and building data knowledge within the division's teams.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with partners across the organization to communicate status and align priorities, specifically with Data Analytics and Information Access and Privacy teams.
  • Support the development of reports and dashboards through Microsoft Power BI for executive, program, and policy decision making needs.
  • Work closely with technical partners and the business to integrate the information and data plan with new IT products.
  • Coordinate and support the development of necessary Privacy Impact Assessments related to the collection and use of personal information.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 6 years of related experience, including work in the area of information and data management.
  • Proven track record in an information and data management role in a project-based environment designing and implementing information and data strategies for IT systems.
  • Experience developing information and data plans to ensure the appropriate collection, storage, validity, and standardization of information and data.
  • Experience identifying and formulating information and data requirements and the ability to communicate complex data needs to technical resources.
  • Experience designing reporting specifications to support the development of reporting and dashboards that advise executive, program, or policy decision-making.
  • Experience supporting data migration from legacy systems to new IT systems.
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary and diverse project teams towards shared goals and outcomes.
  • Strong research, analytical, and facilitation skills, with the ability to support the division's goals and objectives.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion and will actively promote and encourage the importance of teams, people, partnerships, diversity, and culture.
  • Ability to foster a culture of service excellence and a commitment to idea generation, innovation, and continuous quality improvement with respect to information management processes within the division and branch.
  • Experience in project and portfolio data management and risk management/mitigation principles and practices.
  • Ability to resolve issues, identify trends, and use data to inform decision making.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI software, Microsoft Dataverse and/or SQL, and other Microsoft Power Platform products is considered an asset.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance.
  • A defined benefit pension plan.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through the Government of Nova Scotia's career website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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