Lead data-driven insight to shape Ontario's climate future.Do you bring strong leadership skills and deep expertise in quantitative analysis and modelling? Are you motivated by the opportunity to guide a team, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact analytical work that supports climate policy and program decisions? If so, this role may be for you.
As the Senior Data and Modelling Lead, you will apply your advanced modelling and analytical expertise to support evidence-based decision-making and help shape policies in the Climate Change and Resiliency Division. You will lead, coach, and mentor a team, translate complex analytical work for diverse audiences, and ensure high-quality modelling products that inform senior leadership.
About the job
As a Senior Data and Modelling Lead, you will:
• Lead and coach a team delivering analytical and modelling work that supports ministry and division priorities;
• Direct complex analytical projects using advanced quantitative and modelling techniques to generate actionable insights;
• Manage project scope, timelines and deliverables while ensuring high-quality, credible modelling outputs;
• Present clear, accessible analysis, visualizations and briefings for senior leadership, up to the Deputy Minister;
• Provide expert advice on data requirements, modelling issues, risks and recommended solutions;
• Represent the branch on ministry and inter-ministerial initiatives to support consistent modelling practices.
What you bring to the team
Leadership Skills
Bring your leadership strengths to coach, guide, and motivate a team delivering high-impact analytical work.
• Experience providing direction, coaching, and mentoring to staff and supporting collaborative, inclusive teamwork;
• Ability to set priorities, monitor progress, and support high-quality analytical and modelling work;
• Capacity to contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making.
Data, Modelling & Analytics Expertise
Apply deep analytical, modelling, and economic expertise to produce meaningful insights that support policy development.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistical methods, and advanced modelling techniques;
expertise in macro/microeconomics, environmental economics, forecasting, and policy research;
• Extensive experience designing, running, interpreting, and communicating environmental and economic modelling results;
• Ability to translate complex data into clear visualizations, dashboards, and concise analysis for decision-makers;
• Understanding of data governance, data management concepts, and information management best practices;
• Proficiency with standard office software, analytical tools, and data visualization platforms.
Project Planning & Management
Use your planning and organizational skills to lead complex analytical projects and ensure high-quality, timely results.
• Experience managing analytical and modelling projects with diverse partners and shifting priorities;
• Ability to plan, scope, schedule, and deliver complex analysis under tight and changing deadlines;
• Skill in identifying risks, assessing issues, and aligning resources to meet project objectives.
Communication, Collaboration & Relationship Building
Bring strong communication and collaboration skills to convey complex ideas and build productive relationships.
• Ability to explain technical and analytical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences;
• Strong written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations for senior leadership;
• Confidence presenting modelling results to executives and external partners;
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across the branch, division, ministry, and with external stakeholders.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: