Reporting Officer

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your data analytics and business intelligence skills while making an impact serving the public? If so, consider this opportunity with the Student Financial Assistance Branch at the Ministry of Colleges and Universities where you will lead and implement data and reporting solutions for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other student financial assistance programs. **About us**: The Ministry of Colleges and Universities' Student Financial Assistance Branch (SFAB) contributes to a prosperous and stable economy through the administration and delivery of student financial assistance programs in Ontario. programs. The branch oversees the policy development, program delivery, financial administration, technological systems, and compliance for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other student financial assistance programs. At SFAB, we take our work seriously and want to enjoy doing it We embrace and celebrate differences. We have great respect for our team members' strengths, perspectives and opinions. We have high expectations of each other and of ourselves and focus on collaborating will allow us to continually innovate student aid in Ontario. Collaborating will allow us to innovate and push forward. If this sounds like a good fit for you, come and join us **Why work for the Ontario Public Service?** The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer: - Competitive compensation and benefits - Flexible work arrangements - Collegial and professional work culture - Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas - On-the-job training to support your success in the role **Position Available: There is one temporary vacancy for 12 months with possible extension.** **The position is located at**: - **315 Front Street W., Toronto** **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In the Reporting Officer role, you will: - create and maintain databases, analytics and business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerBI and other tools. - use database management software/tools to develop automated and analytical management reports used by the compliance team and management to support decision making - contribute to OSAP compliance and enforcement activities by interpreting and analyzing student data - provide controllership and risk mitigation over physical assets and both electronic and paper-based information assets - provide administrative services for Ontario Student Assistance Program service delivery **How do I qualify?**: **Computer Proficiency**: - You have the ability to create and maintain databases in Microsoft Access and other database tools, perform analytics and business intelligence in Microsoft PowerBI, and create sophisticated reports in Microsoft PowerBI and Microsoft Access **Analytical, Research and Problem-solving Skills**: - You have experience with processes for identifying and accessing relevant data and analytics essential to the development and deployment of analytical reports. - You have the ability to develop best practices and procedures for unit reports, as well as strategies to optimize reporting efficiency and data quality. - You have the ability to prepare query routines, analyzes data and translates critical information into clear, concise and informative reports. - You have the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns from reports and escalates to address data concerns and process improvements. **Administrative Knowledge**: - You have experience maintaining all procedures related to information management and ensures that unit staff are knowledgeable. - You have the ability to keep current about records management principles and requirements. - You have the ability to lead the management of all phases of the records life-cycle by identifying the disposition of e - records and paper records. - You have experience managing the risks/impacts associated by the introduction of new solutions, policies, legislation and new business opportunities. **Organization, Planning and Decision-making Skills**: - You ha