Director, Centre for Institutional Data and Enterprise Analytics

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
Guided by The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic , we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a great employee experience.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Planning, you will be at the helm of Seneca’s data revolution. As the Director, Centre for Institutional Data and Enterprise Analytics, you will spearhead the development and implementation of our cutting-edge data strategy, propelling the advancement of data analytics practices that align seamlessly with Seneca's strategic goals and objectives.

In this dynamic role, you will transform business data into actionable insights, identifying key issues, analyzing trends and projecting outcomes to drive informed decision-making. Your mission: to turn data into knowledge and knowledge into impactful action, all while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Your expertise will be the driving force behind the creation of advanced data models, architectures and best practices, positioning Seneca Polytechnic at the forefront of data advancements. Join us and lead the charge in shaping the future of data analytics.

This role will have a hand in developing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive institutional planning strategies that align with Seneca's Strategic Plan, while ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in all decision-making and implementation of new initiatives.

Here's What's On Your Horizon
Strategic Planning

Lead and implement institutional data analytics and governance strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals
Monitor and evaluate the performance of Seneca to ensure goals and objectives are met, making recommendations for improvement
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance plan aligned with Seneca's objectives, identifying crucial operations, assessing risks, and prioritizing recovery activities
Collaborate on the implementation of a reliable, scalable and efficient data technology architecture, including operational integrations, data pipelines and data warehouse solutions
Create and maintain comprehensive data models that describe critical aspects of the business, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
Oversee the design of data integrations between operational source systems, ensuring reliable, timely, and consistent data flow
Lead development, implementation and tracking of data governance policies and procedures, ensuring data quality, accuracy, security and compliance with industry regulations.
Collaborate with data governance, data engineering, and application development teams to ensure data quality at the source.
Analysis and Planning

Lead data analytics initiatives from conception through process mapping, risk analysis, financial analysis, resource allocation, contract management, and performance evaluation
Support and make recommendations regarding the sequencing, planning, and execution of institution-wide data projects
Develop organizational and strategic awareness of cross-institutional priorities and strategies to identify synergies and opportunities for coordination
Guide the implementation of analytic data pipelines and a data warehouse to consolidate raw system data and transform it into business objects for reporting and AI/ML modeling
Define KPIs and create visualization reports to guide executive decision-making
Drive enhancements in user-friendliness in the creation, presentation and dissemination of information Lead the collection and integration of data from multiple sources
Ensure the integrity and reliability of data by addressing inconsistencies and errors
Utilize statistical techniques and machine learning to analyze data and develop predictive models
Financial Planning

Manages financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes to efficiently allocate resources for strategic goals while maintaining financial discipline
Maintains consolidated financial book for leadership review after each budget or estimate planning cycle
Responsible for managing budgets and resources to ensure that the institution has the necessary resources to achieve its goals and objectives. This involves working closely with departments to identify resource needs and allocate resources accordingly
Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborates with leadership to study markets and evaluate new business prospects, define goals and strategy plans, and establish departmental policies and processes that significantly influence the institution
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to foster strong relationships and gather input for strategic planning
Represents the institution on campus committees and with provincial and national planning organizations, ensuring the findings are shared with academic and service areas
Leadership and Team Management

Establishes institutional planning objectives and work plans, delegating assignments to subordinate employees and provides leadership with input for institutional planning, goals and current policies
Provides guidance on research, project and planning design, data analysis, and presentation, assigning tasks and managing ongoing activities
What You Bring to Seneca

8+ years of relevant work experience in applying analytics or working with data across various industries
Leadership or management experience, including project management in analytical or data-driven field
Strong expertise in statistical analytical techniques, data mining and predictive modelling
Familiar with tools such as SQL, Python, Hadoop and NoSQL databases, as well as platforms such as Tableau and Power BI for data visualization and reporting
Knowledgeable with PeopleSoft data model
Experience with optimization modelling, machine learning, forecasting and/or natural language processing
Ability to understand business significance of data, work with data with significant ambiguity, develop creative approaches to analytical problems, and interpret data and results from a postsecondary perspective
Enthusiastic about solving complex problems with a variety of analytical tools
Interest in continuing to develop analytical and project management skills
Graduate degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Computer Science or related field
Note: A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to dismantling barriers to success, Seneca may consider applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Details

External Posting Date: May 1, 2025
External Closing Date:
Pay Range: Admin Pay Grade E: $14+,822 - $20+,74+ (Hiring Range: $14+,822 - $17+,785)
Hours: 37.5
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift: Monday to Friday (+:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading polytechnic with over 4300+ employees, 40,000 full-time students and 23, 400 part-time and continuing education students. With over 55 years since opening its doors for the first time, Seneca Polytechnic is dedicated to getting our students career- and world-ready. We offer an education that has no boundaries. And we create great flexible experiences for those who study and work here. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. As Canada’s leading polytechnic, our core mission is our North Star: we provide a great education that builds great careers for our graduates. We make a difference so they can make a difference.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. We are excited about what the future holds. Come help us build The Next for Seneca Polytechnic. Embrace innovation. Challenge the status quo. Lead. That’s Seneca Polytechnic.

Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.

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