About the Role
As a Management Consultant (Data Governance) in the Research and Analytics team in Parks & Recreation, you will work with senior management and key stakeholders to provide consulting services. Your role will focus on driving Parks & Recreation priorities aligned with corporate goals in the areas of data strategy development and planning, business planning and performance measurement reporting, business process re-engineering, organization design and restructuring, program review and alternative service delivery, program and service improvement, organization development, and change management.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, and procedures for Parks & Recreation data governance.
- Conducts research and consultations to align with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities.
- Provides consulting services on data governance, integration, analytics, and fostering a data-driven culture.
- Advises senior leadership on policies and performance strategies while driving divisional goals through strategic planning and data accountability frameworks.
- Conducts assessments and prepares reports on organizational effectiveness and data governance.
- Develops systems and tools to support decision-making and reporting for senior management and the City Council.
- Ensures effective collaboration with internal branches to maintain accurate metadata documentation and manage risks in policy and data collection.
- Leads and/or supports cross-departmental teams to develop and implement policies, operational improvements, and internal controls.
- Manages data strategy, data accountability and advises on data management projects, ensuring alignment with divisional goals and budgets.
- Builds cooperative relationships within and outside the organization and ensures successful project delivery.
- Promotes team and organizational innovation and facilitates interdivisional initiatives to drive change and development.
- Guides day to day work, mentors and coaches teammates.
- Researches and analyzes trends in data governance, providing expert advice on new techniques and their applicability to organizational goals.
- Maintains professional connections to stay updated on industry practices.
- Represents the division in meetings, networks, and events, presenting data-driven insights and fostering discussion.
- Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic development.
- Understands and translates the relationship between business accountability and data accountability.
Requirements
- A degree in computer science, geography, engineering, data analytics, political science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable experience leading data governance, data strategy development, or data management planning with a strong understanding of data integration, data architecture, and data analytics.
- Considerable experience executing business process transformation and developing strategies, frameworks or roadmaps related to various aspects of data governance.
- Considerable experience in project management, relationship management, and balancing a variety of stakeholder interests (i.e. political, community, and City staff).
- Experience in coaching and mentoring staff in business analytics, metadata documentation, and data governance principles.
- A creative collaborator, who is able to manage ambiguity, adapt to a changing workload and demonstrate composure under pressure/stressful conditions.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask, effectively prioritize responsibilities and produce results.
- Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills with an ability to convey complex concepts to lay audiences at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling matters of confidential, proprietary or sensitive nature as they relate to other senior staff, public and personnel matters.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, problem-solving/negotiation and the ability to generate creative alternatives to identified issues.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to execute/manage multiple and competing deadlines, and to facilitate the implementation of projects within established timeframes.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships, manage through influence, develop solutions, drive change and interact and communicate effectively with divisional and agency staff.
- Strong team leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and facilitating an environment in which team members can thrive.
Skills
- Data Governance
- Data Strategy Development
- Data Management Planning
- Data Integration
- Data Architecture
- Data Analytics
- Business Process Transformation
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Business Analytics
- Metadata Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Planning Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
Location
- Initially based at Metro Hall (55 John St) and will relocate to North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge St)
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Considerable experience leading data governance, data strategy development, or data management planning
- Considerable experience executing business process transformation
- Considerable experience in project management, relationship management
- Experience in coaching and mentoring staff
Education Level
- Degree in computer science, geography, engineering, data analytics, political science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $105,241.00 - $160,649.00
About the Company
- Parks and Recreation is one of the divisions in the City of Toronto.
- We are the keepers of our common grounds - the parks, recreation facilities and natural spaces where Torontonians come together to build community and play, celebrate and explore.
Equal Opportunity
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
