To support the acquisition of data and the data sharing agreement process at PHO and enable the consistent application of digital and data governance frameworks and principles to ensure the accuracy, availability, integrity, and standardization of data assets. To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices through the design, implementation and management of information management/information technology solutions on behalf of PHO.
Key Responsibilities-
Act as the primary contact for sourcing and acquisition of new data assets at PHO, which includes supporting the development and amendment of data sharing agreements at PHO.
Collaborate with the Manager in the development and implementation of a digital and data governance framework in partnership with other PHO departments/portfolios, and in alignment with organizational strategic directions and industry best practices.
Inform the design, and lead in the documentation of governance stewardship, policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility throughout its lifecycle.
Maintain digital and data governance and sponsorship/stewardship model.
Collaborate with the Document and Records Management Specialist and cross-functional teams to identify, classify, and inventory data assets, and establish ownership and accountability.
Collaborates with Legal and Privacy teams for data sharing agreements or other privacy and legal assessments.
Perform secretariat role for internal digital and data governance committees and/or working groups.
Define data stewardship and access and usage policies to ensure compliance with relevant privacy regulations and security standards.
Lead efforts to develop and maintain standardized data management strategies, including data acquisition and data quality assessment processes.
Evaluate and implement digital and data governance tools and systems, including metadata management, data lineage, and data quality profiling tools.
Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate digital and data-related risks. Advise senior management on risks, concerns and challenges in the evolution of digital and data governance/management.
Lead digital and data governance activities and development and implementation standards. Ensures that that authorities, accountabilities, and controls for enterprise data management are formalized and consistently applied to enable the use of data as enterprise assets.
Assist in the development of a data management framework that enables PHO's Strategic Plan, primarily Strategic Direction #1.
Participate in the implementation planning and execution of initiatives aligned with Strategic Direction #1.
Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in the field of digital and data governance.
Provide training and support to employees on digital and data governance best practices, data handling procedures, and privacy regulations.
Serve as a subject matter expert on digital and data governance with internal and external stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health to enable collaborative data management practices and governing principles that will facilitate data sharing within and across organizations.
Knowledge and Skills-
In-depth knowledge of digital and data governance principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements preferred, in addition to some familiarity with data governance tooling capabilities.
Strong knowledge of data management, and business intelligence concepts and tools as well as familiarity with health care data standards and methodologies to deliver objectives or execute activities.
Knowledge of PHO's mandate and Strategic Plan, relevant legislation such as the HPPA and PHIPA and the Ontario Public Health Standards.
In-depth knowledge of digital and data governance principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements preferred, in addition to some familiarity with data governance tooling capabilities.
Organizational and project management skills to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines.
Ability to critically evaluate and synthesize relevant sources of information.
Education and Experience-
An undergraduate degree in Information Management, Health Informatics, Engineering, Computer Science or a recognized equivalent is required.
Minimum 5 years of overall working experience with a minimum 2 years of experience in an information and data governance or data management role.
Relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), are an asset.
Experience in developing or supporting AI-related policies, governance frameworks and/or enabling processes that ensure responsible and ethical use of AI within the health data domain.
A Master's degree in Information Management, Health Informatics, Engineering, Computer Science or a recognized equivalent is an asset.
Attributes and Competencies-
Communications and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse stakeholder group, building public health, research, academic, institutional and professional networks.
Presentation, technical writing, facilitation, and training skills. Presents complex concepts clearly and effectively to executive level audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, clinicians, scientists, staff and external partners in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully execute on multiple large-scale, complex, high-risk projects, ideally within a cross-functional structure.
Broad understanding of changing priorities, trends, legislative requirements and/or other internal and external emerging issues and their potential impacts on goals, priorities and activities within the function and across the organization.
Strong judgement skills with a results orientation focus, strategic thinking and reasoning skills involving highly complex issues and limited precedent.
Maintains contact with content experts throughout PHO to discuss their digital and data governance needs and advice.
Maintains collaborative efforts with content experts throughout the public health digital and data ecosystem to ensure continuity of data flow and currency with best practices.
Evaluates the quality and comprehensiveness of client satisfaction in the provision of digital and data governance.
Provides coaching, training and expertise to management and designated project team members across PHO to support digital and data governance.
Analyzes situations to recommend options with project team members utilizing best practices and methods in digital and data governance.
Assists teams across PHO with data acquisition and data sharing to support improvement in current and future state processes.
Accountable for identifying and highlighting changes and developments in best practice, and in providing business and technical support to the Ministry of Health, public health units, and other partners as appropriate to help ensure that policy and practice are evidence informed and in compliance with legislation and standards.
Accountable for reviewing proposals and reports from other ministries and agencies regarding their public health digital and data governance initiatives and reporting back to PHO management.
Provides subject matter expertise to coach/guide teams for activity planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
Duration: Contract (Fixed Term), 12 month(s)
Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation Group:Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Salary :$78,122.00 - $109,985.00
Posting Date: 08-15-2025
Closing Date: 08-30-2025
Please note:
Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $78,122.00-$109,985.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5G 1M1
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