Digital and Data Specialist

Position**:Digital and Data Specialist**

• Contract type: Fixed-Term One-Year Contract (with likely extension/renewal based on project needs and performance)
• Hours: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid (Office location: Don Mills/Eglinton area)
• Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President, Digital Transformation and Strategy
• Work environment: Inclusive, innovative, and collaborative, with a dynamic team dedicated to driving continued growth and success
• Operational focus: data management & integration, reporting & business support, digital and workflow automation.
• *Why Join Us?**
• Competitive salary and group benefits package
• Opportunity to join the company’s private pension plan
• Hands-on experience working with advanced digital tools and data systems
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Supportive team culture that values your contributions
• *Key Responsibilities**:
• Participate in aligning data sources with business outputs and assist in identifying necessary modifications in source systems to ensure accurate data extraction.
• Assist in cleansing, validating, and standardizing data to ensure accuracy and readiness for migration and integration
• Assist with executing data migration tasks as directed.
• Support the procurement and implementation process for a data mart.
• Contribute to the development of reports and models that address business needs and support business development efforts.
• Assist with scoping, impact assessments, and providing status updates for data projects, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Participate in developing and maintaining of accurate and detailed documentation to preserve institutional knowledge and support long-term data integrity.
• Assist in creating of user guides, training materials, and technical documentation to support end-users and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Support implementation of digital solutions, including software platforms and workflow automation tools, while ensuring they follow best practices for security, compliance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to help gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support system integration and user adoption.
• *Qualifications**:
• *Education & Experience**
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). New Graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in IT analysis, data management, or a related role, preferably within the public sector or health-related programs.
• Experience with IT change management methodologies and tools.
• *Skills & Competencies**
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint.
• Familiarity with system integration, APIs, and workflow automation tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data cleansing, and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• *Preferred Qualifications**
• Understanding of and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of IT systems and solutions for lab operations or healthcare settings.
• *How to Apply**:
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON

Application deadline: 2025-02-14