Director, Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Full-time
• FTE: 1.0 FTE
• Union Status: NON UNION
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: OT Performance Analytics
• Site Location: Multi-Site (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)
• Compensation: CAD 73.128 - CAD 91.385 - hourly

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! 

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. 

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. 

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care. 

Job Description

Halton Healthcare is embarking on a transformational journey to strengthen our data and analytics capabilities in support of our mission to “deliver exemplary patient experiences, always.”

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, the Director, Data, Analytics, and Reporting will lead the modernization of an enterprise-wide Data and Analytics program, structured as a hybrid hub-and-spoke model. The Director will develop and execute a Data and Analytics and Roadmap that enables trusted data, actionable insights, and responsible innovation across the organization, including through the advancement of artificial intelligence.

This role will ensure that data becomes a strategic asset underpinning supporting decision-making, operational excellence, and enhanced clinical and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Implement a multi-year Data and Analytics Strategy and Roadmap aligned with Halton Healthcare’s strategic priorities and that includes the advancement of the use of artificial intelligence.
• Lead the establishment of the central Data and Analytics Hub, defining structure, operating model, and services to spoke teams across clinical and business areas. Develop strategic alliances and relationships internally and externally to ensure the success of the Hub.
• Collaborate with leaders in Strategy, Quality, IT, and Operations to drive transformation and change management.
• Establish a comprehensive Data Governance Framework covering data quality, metadata, privacy, ethics, and model governance. The Framework should enable the organization to more actively and safely leverage artificial intelligence in the advancement of its operations and strategic plan.
• Chair a Data Governance Council to oversee standards, steward data assets, and ensure compliance with PHIPA and Ontario Health data frameworks
• In partnership with Legal, Ethics, and Privacy, develop and maintain policies and processes for the ethical and transparent use of AI, including model validation and risk monitoring.
• Work closely with business areas to understand their needs and oversee the design and delivery of enterprise reporting products (dashboards, scorecards) and analytic products (predictive models, simulations) supporting operational, clinical, and strategic leaders best suited to their meet their requirements.
• Create organizational practices and processes to monitor and improve data quality
• Promote analytic usage and skills among management and staff through programs that provide training, mentoring, and the selection of appropriate analytics tools.
• Collaborate with IT and Digital Health to define a scalable, secure, and interoperable data and AI ecosystem.
• Integrate key data sources across EMR, ERP, HR, Finance, and Patient Experience systems to enable enterprise analytics.
• Stay abreast of developments in AI, generative AI, interoperability (FHIR, HL7), and cloud technologies (Azure, Snowflake, Power BI).
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data and analytics professionals.
• Develop internal capacity through data literacy programs and cross-functional training, including in evolving capabilities in artificial intelligence.
• Promote a culture of ethical innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Work across the organization to ensure key collaborators are part of the change to become a more data-driven organization
• Monitor, oversee and accountable for all aspects of fiscal management of the Hub.
• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of all work produced by the Hub.
• Responsible for client satisfaction for all services provided by the Hub

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Public Health, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) ·
• 10+ years in data and/or analytics leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior management role—preferably in healthcare, public sector, or complex regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of modern data and AI technologies an asset (Azure,Snowflake, Power BI, Python, ML platforms, Epic Caboodle/Clarity, governance tools like Collibra/Alation).
• Expertise in PHIPA, privacy-by-design, responsible AI frameworks, and Ontario
• Health data standards an asset
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence across functions, and drive enterprise change.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate technical insights into strategic and operational value.

Additional Information

Hours:  Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 

Salary: $73.128 to $91.385 per hour

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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