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#Senior Data and Quality Analyst

Job ID:

242246

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Housing Policy and Planning Division / Data and Analytics Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 18 months

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$84,478.00 - $124,487.00 Per year

Play a key role in improving how data supports housing policy and planning.

As a Senior Data and Quality Analyst, you will help strengthen data quality, governance, and analytics practices. This work supports informed decision-making by ensuring housing data is consistent, reliable, and easy to use. You'll collaborate with teams to improve data tools, standards, and processes across the organization.

##About the job

In this role, you will:

• Lead data analysis and quality work, including data profiling, developing data quality rules and metrics, conducting audits, modelling, and improving analytical tools and processes
• Provide guidance and coordination on data analytics tools, standards, and data quality practices that support planning and decision-making
• Develop dashboards, reports, and materials that clearly explain data quality metrics, analytical methods, remediation progress, and results
• Support the development and maintenance of data governance artifacts, tools, documentation, and internal capacity
• Provide clear advice and support to client groups and stakeholders on data quality and analytics, assessing baselines and risks, and making strategic recommendations
• Lead or contribute to complex analytics, research, and project initiatives that support ministry priorities

##What you bring to the team

###Data Quality, Analytics and Technical Knowledge

Experience working with data, analytics, and tools to support reliable, evidence-based decision-making.

• Experience using data analytics, data quality, and visualization tools to analyze and present information
• Knowledge of data quality principles, governance practices, and analytical methods
• Experience working with data profiling, validation, modelling, and reporting tools
• Familiarity with data visualization, reporting, and query tools (such as Power BI, SQL, or similar technologies)
• Understanding of how data supports planning, performance measurement, and policy or program outcomes
• Proficiency with data and analytical tools in Azure (e.g., Databricks, Fabric)

###Communication, Consultation and Relationship Building

The ability to share information clearly and work collaboratively across teams.

• Communicate complex data and analysis in clear, practical ways for different audiences
• Support discussions, build shared understanding, and contribute to coordinated decision-making through consensus-building and mediation
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Prepare briefings, reports, and materials that support informed discussions and decisions

###Research, Analysis and Problem Solving

Strong analytical thinking to assess issues, identify risks, and support practical solutions.

• Experience analyzing multi-dimensional qualitative and quantitative information to support policy and program decisions
• Ability to assess impacts, identify data risks or gaps, analyze root causes of data quality issues, and recommend improvements
• Experience working with large or complex datasets and identifying patterns and insights
• A solution-focused approach to emerging issues and continuous improvement

###Project Planning and Coordination

An organized approach to supporting multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience contributing to and leading data-related projects, including planning, coordination, and progress tracking
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet timelines, and support project deliverables

##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!

##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'sHuman Rights Codeand 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

##Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Monday, March 30, 2026

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-242246/26

##How to apply:

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