We are looking for: Data Solutions and Visualization Officer

Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada!

At Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the Data Solutions and Visualization Officer plays a key role in advancing CICan’s digital transformation and data strategy. This position is responsible for preparing, modeling, and visualizing data to support informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. Working closely with the Senior CRM & AI Business Specialist, the incumbent ensures data integrity, contributes to dashboard development, and addresses data gathering and analysis needs.

Why Choose CICan?

• Impactful Work: play a leading role in advancing Indigenous education and reconciliation in the post-secondary system and across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.
• Innovative Culture: contribute to building new approaches that honour Indigenous ways of knowing and doing while strengthening colleges and institutes’ role in the skills and innovation ecosystem.
• Competitive Compensation: receive a highly competitive salary and benefits in a national leadership role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduation from a post-secondary institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics or Mathematics or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience:

• Of working with qualitative and quantitative information;
• In analyzing and compiling small to medium complexity datasets;
• In translating complex data into clear, actionable and visual insights;
• In interpreting and synthesizing insights from both structured and unstructured data;
• In data collection, including web scraping, and the strategic selection of appropriate tools for diverse data sources;
• In data management and modelling;
• Using Excel at an advanced proficiency;
• Working with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, and other leading tools for data visualization and analytics;
• Using intelligent process automation (IPA) tools that integrate AI with data workflows.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of digital trends and emerging technologies;
• In cleaning, transforming and validating dataset;
• Data preparation with AI;
• AI Powered visualization tools;
• Best practices for structuring, storing, and optimizing data workflows;
• Research methodologies, data management principles, including data quality and integration;
• Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, data validation, charts, macros), SQL or Python;
• Ethical and legal considerations in data collection;
• Data integrity and normalization; and
• Of the Canadian educational milieu, member institutions’ operations and capabilities, the diversity of their mandate and structures, and the environmental contexts within which they operate (an asset).

Compensation: $69,965 - $85,643 (PS II) - unionized position

Status: Temporary for 6 months

Location: 1 Rideau Street, suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7

Working conditions:

• Hybrid work environment located in Ottawa, Ontario

Open to: CICan employees and external candidates.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in a PDF format by December 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

CICan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We recognize that diverse teams generate unique solutions, ideas, and perspectives. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at Colleges and Institutes Canada (613) 746-2222 x 5827 if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. CICan provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Colleges and Institutes Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We welcome applications from both internal CICan employees and external candidates. Internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.

CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.