Amended - Data Governance Analyst

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AMENDMENT: NOTE : Effective, April 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $80,089 to $115,402 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

Strengthening housing policy through trusted data.

We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support data and information management, analytics, and governance that inform housing policy and decision-making. This role supports data quality, consistency, and integrity, and contributes to evidence-based recommendations that support housing programs and initiatives

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About the job

You will:

• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and other data products to support analysis and reporting
• Support data governance, data standards, metadata management, privacy, data collection, and data-sharing practices
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy and decision-making
• Prepare data models, reports, briefing documents, background papers, and analytical materials
• Support project planning, coordination, and collaboration
• Conduct risk assessments of datasets and support the review and approval of data and data products
• Coordinate and participate in consultations with ministry staff, other ministries, and public and private sector stakeholders related to data initiatives

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What you bring to the team

Data and Analytics Expertise

Experience applying data and analytics to support informed decision-making.

• Support data governance, analytics, and data-sharing practices
• Design and analyze data to produce clear, reliable insights
• Prepare data products, models, and analytical reports

Research and Analytical Thinking

The ability to turn information into insight to support policy outcomes.

• Gather, research, synthesize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Assess the feasibility and potential impact of policy options using available data and identified best practices
• Identify data-related risks and issues and contribute to practical, innovative solutions

Project Management Skills:

An organized approach to supporting data-related initiatives.

• Apply project management practices to support planning and delivery
• Plan and deliver assigned data research and development projects, including developing project plans, establishing critical paths, and determining project methodology
• Track progress, identify issues, and support timely resolution
• Participate as a team member on ministry, inter-ministry, and inter-jurisdictional committees and project initiatives

Communication and Collaboration:

Clear communication and respectful collaboration across teams.

• Share information and provide updates, advice, and explanations related to data and analysis
• Prepare briefings, research reports, recommendations, and background materials
• Support consultations and explain data requirements and directives in a clear, practical way
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and partners
• Guide and support colleagues in using data tools and dashboards to build self-service analytics capability

Computer Skills:

Comfort using tools and systems to manage and share information.

• Use databases, applications, and analytical tools to access, analyze, and manage data across platforms
• Prepare technical and non-technical reports, planning documents, and operational materials

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-MA-242244/26

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.