Leader, Data Management and Mobilization

The salary range for this position is CAD $55.25/Hr. - CAD $69.05/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. *A criminal record check may be required

Foundry transforms how young people in British Columbia access health and social services. Our province-wide network of community-based centres, online tools and resources use an approach to wellness that is collaborative, trustworthy, respectful, dynamic, responsive and approachable. Through this provincial initiative, we connect young people with the care and community resources they need to lead a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. We are looking for a Leader, Data Management and Mobilization who will be is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive data strategy that outlines the vision for effective data management and use at Foundry. The Leader will

• Oversee a team responsible for the overall management of Foundry data assets including data governance, data quality, data linkage and storage, and use of data at Foundry by both internal staff and external data users including lead agency partners and researchers;
• Work closely with the research, evaluation and data Leadership team as well as other key teams across Foundry central office including services, knowledge translation, policy and engagement to facilitate opportunities build capacity in data literacy and advance data mobilization initiatives;
• Support Foundry’s learning health system by enhancing access and use of data by the Foundry network, Foundry staff, clients and families, and other partners (including government);
• Provide leadership for provincial and national data initiatives in integrated youth services and youth mental health and substance use.

Join Foundry as our Data Lead !

We're looking for a strategic, equity-centred leader to help shape how data informs learning, decision-making, and system improvement across Foundry. The ideal candidates will have

• Expertise in health or population health data
• Experience leading data governance and stewardship practices
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven experience in cross-functional leadership and partnership building
• Commitment to equity, Indigenous data sovereignty, and community-informed approaches
• Technical fluency in data systems, analytics, reporting, and data quality

If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful impact and thrive in collaborative, systems-focused environments, we'd love to hear from you!

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Health Information Science, Public Health, Measurement, Statistics, Biostatistics or related degree plus seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent experience including direct leadership of projects/teams. Previous health care experience is an asset.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working collaboratively in a large, complex organization with direct experience developing and implementing a data strategy and serving as the Subject Matter Expert.
• Extensive experience leading projects that include data quality, data linkage and working with complex databases.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment that includes working with researchers and/or evaluators.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of health research methodology, principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of provincial and national privacy and data sharing legislation. Demonstrated ability to lead system initiatives, including project planning and management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and facilitate multi-stakeholder or multi-partner initiatives. Knowledge of the delivery of care in a health care system, government processes and health authority structures and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion within a data context (e.g., knowledge of OCAP, EGAP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to promote teamwork, work collaboratively and build consensus with diverse groups, and provide leadership, guidance and direction to staff.
• Advanced skills in problem solving, planning, change management and group process.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking and effective decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization, including advanced report presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to critically assess policy and procedures and effect change.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and unforeseen circumstances.
• Effective facilitation skills and the ability to motivate and influence leaders.
• Ability to effectively manage budget and staff resources.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and balance work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer software applications.
• A competitive salary The salary range for this position is $55.25 - $69.05 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Hybrid work opportunity.
• Meaningful impact You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Your Day To Day

• Provides leadership in the refinement and implementation of Foundry’s Data Governance Strategy. This includes leading the development, implementation and auditing of standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure data quality, safety, and accountability.
• Ensures the application of frameworks for the use of Indigenous knowledge and data (including OCAP), as well as Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles in the strategy.
• Provides leadership in meeting the data-related needs of the Foundry Network including supporting the data team to respond to data-related requests and queries from across the Foundry Network including (but not limited to) data access requests, consent procedures, data storage, data management, appropriate uses, ethics approvals, and research projects. Leads the development and implementation of data linkage initiatives to link Foundry data with provincial databases.
• Works with internal staff and external agencies (including government) to identify strategic opportunities for data linkage to support research and evaluation priorities at Foundry.
• Leads the development of data infrastructure to help transform data access and management and supports data mobilization and use through use of business intelligence tools and data storytelling.
• Supports the data team to build capacity in data literacy and usage and takes and engagement-focused approach to data mobilization. Oversees protocols governing Foundry data privacy and access, including Information Sharing Agreements.
• Works with PHC Privacy to ensure Foundry’s legal obligations and best practices in consent, privacy, and confidentiality are followed.
• Provides leadership to analysts working with data and assists with end-to-end data management governance and logistics.
• Prioritizes work assignments among team members and reallocates workload to meet operational demands.
• Monitors operational capacity of team members and makes adjustments when necessary. Leads the development of a high-quality Foundry “core dataset” that will support research, evaluation and data initiatives and enable national collaborations.
• Works to develop and implement systems for identifying and rectifying data quality issues in collaboration with the services team and research, evaluation and data leadership.
• Developes the infrastructure for effective and efficient use of Foundry’s data for research and evaluation purposes, use by the broader Foundry team and Foundry network.
• Implements approaches for effective uptake and use of evidence within Foundry Central Office, the Foundry’s network and provincial government agencies.
• Coordinates and facilitates opportunities for training and data literacy across the Foundry network to increase use of data to improve outcomes and experiences of young people and families and support Foundry’s learning health system. Works with the research, evaluation and data leadership team to develop and mobilize pan-Canadian partnerships related to data.
• Engages with partners to identify projects, grants, knowledge translation and knowledge mobilization opportunities. Leads applications for strategic funding opportunities to support data infrastructure at Foundry (e.g., federal funders, provincial funders, government contracts, and other funding opportunities surfaced by the philanthropy team).
• Leads development of a budget and activity plan for the data program that meets team goals and objectives.
• Monitors expenditures, identifies financial issues, and seeks to adhere to budget or take corrective action.
• Provides leadership and direction to the data team, coaches and mentors staff; encourages staff development; monitors and evaluates staff to ensure effective performance of duties. Performs other related duties as required.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care, its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health, and its meaningful engagement in the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations .