SENIOR DATA

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SENIOR DATA AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST Language: Bilingual
- English and French mandatory Status:Full-time(Program Staff III)
- unionized position Ifyou’reeager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’spublicly supportedcolleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the national voice of Canada’s public colleges, institutes, polytechnics, and CEGEPs. As part of Team Canada, we are committed to helping build a stronger and more resilient country by championing the role of post-secondary education, skills development, and innovation. Through affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training, our sector helps Canadians secure meaningful careers, supports businesses as they grow and diversify, and drives the innovation that strengthens industries, communities, and the economy. At a time when Canada is investing in Canadian businesses, Canadian workers, and Canadian-made solutions, CICan and its members are helping shape a more prosperous future by developing talent, advancing applied research, and fostering innovation in communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about CICan, our members, and the impact of our work, visitour website. Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is advancing its vision to become Canada's trusted national hub for post-secondary sector data, insight, and intelligence. As part of this transformation, CICan is developing a portfolio of strategic data products and services that support member institutions, sector research, labour market intelligence, advocacy, organizational planning, and evidence-based decision-making. The Senior Data & Digital Transformation Specialist leads the development, stewardship, and continuous improvement of CICan's data products and intelligence services, including initiatives such as the Navigator platform, Programs Hub, sector dashboards, benchmarking tools, and other data-as-a-product offerings. The role transforms complex data into trusted insights, analytical assets, and scalable products that deliver value to both internal and external stakeholders. Built trusted relationships across CICan, developing a strong understanding of stakeholder and member needs and becoming a valued partner in data-driven decision-making. Established a clear roadmap for CICan’s data products, helping prioritize and advance initiatives such as Navigator, Programs Hub, dashboards, benchmarking tools, and other data-as-a-product offerings. Delivered actionable insights and analytics, transforming complex data into clear, accessible intelligence that supports members, research, advocacy, labour market intelligence, and organizational planning. Strengthened data quality, governance, and reporting practices, improving the reliability, documentation, accessibility, and usability of CICan’s data and analytical products. Advanced CICan’s digital transformation, identifying and implementing practical opportunities to leverage modern analytics, AI, and automation to create greater value and efficiency. Data Product Management & Stewardship Lead the lifecycle management of CICan's data products, intelligence assets, and analytical solutions. Serve as product steward for platforms such as Navigator, Programs Hub, benchmarking tools, and sector intelligence initiatives. Monitor product performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Data Analysis & Intelligence Development Conduct descriptive, diagnostic, trend, benchmarking, and forecasting analyses where data quality and business context support reliable interpretation. Develop actionable insights to support member services, advocacy, strategic planning, labour market intelligence, and research initiatives. Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, and data narratives for internal and external audiences. Translate complex data into accessible and compelling intelligence products. Coordinate and collaborate with the DataSolutionsandVisualizationOfficer to the development of Power BI dashboards and reporting assets. Develop and maintain analytical data models, semantic models, and reusable datasets. Build reporting pipelines and data solutions within established architecture and integration standards. Data Management & Quality Coordinate data acquisition, onboarding, validation, and stewardship activities. Support data quality initiatives by identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement. Contribute to metadata management, documentation, and data cataloguing efforts. Monitor the health and reliability of data products through ongoing quality assurance processes. Support implementation of CICan's data governance framework and related standards. Collaborate with privacy, legal, technology, and business stakeholders to ensure responsible use of data. Participate in governance c