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About the Role

Lead SOCAN's analytics function, overseeing data analysts and engineers to deliver scalable, high-quality data and reporting solutions. Define and execute the enterprise analytics strategy, aligning data initiatives with business priorities to drive operational and strategic decision-making. This role balances technical leadership, people management, delivery oversight, and platform governance, translating complex data into actionable business outcomes. English proficiency is required for interacting with English-speaking stakeholders outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

Define and execute enterprise analytics and reporting strategy, aligning data initiatives with organizational priorities.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Data Analysts and Data Engineers, including performance management, coaching, and career development.
Establish team structure, operating model, and delivery standards to scale analytics capabilities.
Act as the senior analytics leader and advocate for data-driven decision-making across business units.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of analytics, reporting, and data engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment to business outcomes, quality standards, and timelines.
Manage team capacity, prioritization, and resource allocation across projects and operational support.
Ensure consistent delivery of executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and data products that support key business decisions.
Resolve escalated issues related to data, reporting, or platform performance.
Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of SOCAN’s data analytics platform, focusing on Databricks and Azure-based solutions.
Ensure the data ecosystem is scalable, secure, and performant, supporting analytics, reporting, and future AI use cases.
Direct the Data Engineering team to manage data pipelines, integration workflows, and transformation processes.
Drive adoption of modern data practices, including automation, continuous integration/delivery, and reproducible analytics workflows.
Define and enforce enterprise data governance, quality standards, and validation frameworks to ensure data integrity and trust.
Establish consistent KPI definitions and data models across the organization.
Ensure compliance with data management standards and best practices.
Implement monitoring frameworks to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into data and analytics solutions.
Drive alignment across business, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
Present insights, recommendations, and progress updates to executive stakeholders.
Identify and prioritize opportunities where data can drive measurable business impact.
Drive adoption of self-serve analytics and scalable reporting capabilities across the organization.
Promote best practices for analytics development, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and approaches to enhance analytics capabilities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data literacy.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering, with demonstrated leadership of analytics functions or teams.
2+ years of people management experience, including leading cross-functional data teams (analysts and engineers).
Advanced proficiency in SQL and strong working knowledge of Python.
Experience in distributed compute environments such as Spark.
Proven experience working with modern cloud data platforms, particularly Databricks and Azure-based data architectures.
Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and scalable analytics platform design.
Demonstrated ability to define and execute data strategy, including KPI frameworks, data governance, and analytics roadmaps.
Experience delivering enterprise-level reporting and analytics solutions that drive business decision-making.
Strong understanding of data quality, validation, and monitoring frameworks.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and translating data into business insights.
Strong organizational and operational management skills, including planning, prioritization, and execution at scale.
Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics) or equivalent experience.
English language proficiency.

Skills

SQL (Advanced proficiency)
Python (Strong working knowledge)
Spark
Data modeling
ETL/ELT processes
Scalable analytics platform design
Data strategy definition and execution
KPI frameworks
Data governance
Analytics roadmaps
Enterprise-level reporting and analytics solutions delivery
Data quality frameworks
Data validation frameworks
Data monitoring frameworks
Leadership (leading complex, cross-functional initiatives)
Communication
Stakeholder management
Organizational management
Operational management
Planning
Prioritization
Execution at scale
Strategic leadership
Decision-making
Leadership through influence
Team development
Data ownership
Accountability
Executive communication
Operational excellence
Delivery management
Continuous improvement
Innovation mindset
High emotional intelligence
Cross-functional collaboration
English
French (asset)

Location

Toronto, ON
Montreal, QC

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

7+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering
2+ years of people management

Education Level

Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics) or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$84,480 to $105,600

Benefits

35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options like 4-day work week)
Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
Access to SOCAN fitness facility
Annual Performance Incentive bonus
Defined contribution Pension Plan
Comprehensive health and dental benefits program
Inclusive and collaborative working environment

About the Company

SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work.
SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
Through licensing, global royalty collection, and advocacy, SOCAN helps creators to keep making music.
Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community.
Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance.
Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space.
Advocate for and empower the creative community.
Help music creators earn more income and make a living.

Equal Opportunity

SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and is committed to anti-racism.
Everyone is welcome to apply regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability.
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring and other employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they don’t see themselves fully reflected in every job requirement.
SOCAN is committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company.
Applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.