Manager Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

Overview

As the Manager, Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance, you will report to the Sr. Director, Enterprise Data Strategy & Services and will primarily be responsible for leading the enterprise data strategy and data governance processes.

The scope of this position includes initiating, driving, maintaining, and actioning the enterprise data strategy, overseeing the data governance framework, and ensuring that the organization’s data is of high quality, aligned, and complete. The incumbent leads the organization in identifying, planning, prioritizing, assessing, and influencing high-value, high-impact data investments, while ensuring compliance with enterprise data architecture and governance standards.

How you’ll make a difference:You’ll shape organizational investments in the collection of the best and highest quality data that will inform better decisions that will achieve the best possible outcomes for workers and employers across B.C.

Where you’ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you’ll work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

What you’ll do

As a manager, enterprise data strategy & governance you will:

• Manage the operations of the enterprise data strategy & governance team within Enterprise Data Strategy & Services to ensure effective delivery of enterprise-level services to the WorkSafeBC executive office.
• Ensure the effective delivery of strategy, standards, and practices by developing and implementing departmental business plans to support and achieve the division’s strategic objectives. Monitor and adjust activities to meet business plan objectives and to respond to changing conditions.
• Ensure that WorkSafeBC and divisional policies, procedures, and standards are appropriately implemented within the assigned area. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to assigned staff and others on policies, business plans, and operational matters relating to enterprise data strategy & governance.
• Drive forward and gain buy-in for the enterprise data strategy, maximizing the benefits gained for our stakeholders. Monitor progress towards the target maturity states.
• Lead the organization’s data governance framework; develops, maintains, and governs enterprise data architecture standards and models; conducts data quality, completeness, and maturity assessments to improve the transparency and integrity of the data governance framework; protects the integrity and supports the growth of the data-driven, evidence-based decision-making culture.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in enterprise data governance, e.g., by balancing data protections and data usage. Collaborates with key business areas, including Freedom of Information, IT Security, and Enterprise Risk Management, to maximize data value while minimizing risks.
• Maintain a deep level of technical knowledge and expertise, particularly in modern data strategy, data governance, and data architecture.

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Use innovation, design thinking, continuous improvement, agile processes, leading technologies, and a broad external network to regularly identify and explore bigger and better opportunities.
• Lead organizational data strategy, the data governance frameworks, awareness initiatives, education on the importance and methods of efficient, effective, and comprehensive data governance.
• Provide support to internal clients as standards and opportunities prioritized by the executive office are developed and adopted. Identifies, follows up, and/or responds to clients’ needs and areas of concern, taking appropriate action to quickly resolve issues.
• Participate as a member of the management team of the division in business planning activities, implementing changes and initiatives as required. Works closely with and in collaboration with other divisional and/or WorkSafeBC managers in planning, program development or operational activities.
• Manage and directs assigned staff in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving divisional and departmental priorities and objectives. Hires, orients, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates staff as required. Assigns work, sets performance goals and provides feedback, coaching and developmental planning to support and motivate staff in meeting expectations.
• Create a supportive and healthy working environment within the team by providing support, ensuring effective communication, promoting teamwork, providing opportunities for staff involvement in planning and recognizing employees’ contributions and achievements. Assists and supports staff as changes and new initiatives are implemented in the workplace.
• Foster a constructive labour relations environment within the department team by dealing proactively with issues. Administers the provisions of the collective agreement and handles grievances at the informal level.

Your background and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline in technology or data & analytics
• A minimum of five years of experience in progressive leadership roles, including managing a data & analytics team.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated success as an effective leader reflecting the WorkSafeBC Leadership Values and Competencies.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information, influence organizational change, build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
• Knowledge and experience in business operations and data and analytics. Must possess project management skills with experience and knowledge of effective business management and improvement strategies.
• Technically proficient in data and analytics . Working knowledge of analytics technologies and Microsoft Office technologies.
• We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work – and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $127,804 – $155,281/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.