Manager, Data Strategy

**What you'll do**:
The Manager, Data Strategy and Measurement, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) will play a key part in Jumpstart’s commitment to strengthening community sport across Canada, and in ensuring all kids have an opportunity to realize the benefits of participating in sport and play.

Specifically, the role will support the development and implementation of an organization-wide data strategy that understands the needs of children & youth, steers what and why Jumpstart invests in, and supports delivery across the organization. In addition, the Manager, Data Strategy & MEL will manage and support the design, delivery and evolution of Jumpstart’s MEL framework across the organization to ensure Jumpstart programs continue to deepen impact on kids and communities across Canada.
- Develop and implement an organization-wide data strategy that understands the needs of children and youth, steers what and why Jumpstart invests in, and supports delivery across the organization.
- Manage and support the design, delivery and evolution of Jumpstart’s Measurement, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework across the organization
- Develop, manage and execute data and MEL initiatives designed to build charity capacity and credibility and which align to strategic objectives
- Develop and execute strategies designed to support Jumpstart’s thought leadership agenda
- Identify, develop and manage relationships and partnerships (internal & external) designed to enhance the standards and credibility of Jumpstart’s Data Strategy & MEL framework, including effective knowledge transfer and mobilization
- Support engagement through professional development and capacity building strategies in areas related to data and MEL.

**What you bring**:

- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
- 10+ years experience in building and executing data strategies, impact measurement design, execution, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing and utilizing quantitative and qualitative data, including developing knowledge transfer tools and resources for diverse sets of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and expertise in using data and impact measurement strategies to identify need and remove barriers to participation, ideally in sport and recreation.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and experience working with data standards and related privacy considerations
- Proven track record of effective internal and external relationship management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify and build value added analytics/reporting.
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of customer service and focus
- Bilingual (French) an asset

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**About Us**

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity committed to helping kids of all abilities in communities across Canada thrive through sport, recreation and play. At Jumpstart, we understand that for kids, the opportunity to play is about much more than getting active. Sport and being part of a team help foster self-esteem and teach valuable life skills like courage, confidence, and teamwork. Through the unwavering support of Canadian Tire Corporation, its Associate Dealers, employees and vendors, and through the generosity of a growing number of Canadians, Jumpstart continues to support kids and the community organizations that serve them. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging**

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

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