Specialist, Data and Information

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role
Join the Enterprise Data Office, in the Specialist, Data and Information position. In this role, you will be responsible for helping to strategize robust data initiatives across the organization. You will focus on the development of our data governance capabilities by conducting regular engagement sessions with stakeholders, you will also identify and address data needs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

What you'll do:

• Assist in developing data strategies that are aligned with business values.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct high-level assessments (e.g., costs, effort, value) to develop data roadmaps, including funded initiatives and business cases.
• Facilitate regular engagement sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback, understand data needs, and create awareness around data holdings.
• Develop communication materials to inform CMHC staff about data initiatives, roadmaps, objectives, outline required support, and ensure executive / leadership buy-in and support.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on using data value framework in assessing initiatives and setting KPIs and targets.
• Maintain our Data Capability Framework, collect maturity targets from capability leads and consolidate inputs into roadmap.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or another related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience executing data governance strategies within organizations.
• A good understanding of data life cycle and data value chain.
• A good understanding of governance frameworks and information management protocols.
• A demonstrated ability to present complex concepts to a non-technical audience.
• A proven ability to think strategically, and develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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