• Position: Digital and Data Specialist
• Contract type: Fixed-Term One-Year Contract (with likely extension/renewal based on project needs and performance)
• Hours: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid (Office location: Don Mills/Eglinton area)
• Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President, Digital Transformation and Strategy
• Work environment: Inclusive, innovative, and collaborative, with a dynamic team dedicated to driving continued growth and success
• Operational focus: data management & integration, reporting & business support, digital and workflow automation.
  We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital and Data Specialist to support the team in driving innovation in the dynamic healthcare laboratory environment. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Lead, Data Management to establish, maintain and support data pipelines, contribute to the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, ensure data quality management and reporting, and assist in the digitization and automation of workflows.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). New Graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in IT analysis, data management, or a related role, preferably within the public sector or health-related programs.
• Experience with IT change management methodologies and tools.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint.
• Familiarity with system integration, APIs, and workflow automation tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data cleansing, and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of IT systems and solutions for lab operations or healthcare settings.

• Participate in aligning data sources with business outputs and assist in identifying necessary modifications in source systems to ensure accurate data extraction.
• Assist in cleansing, validating, and standardizing data to ensure accuracy and readiness for migration and integration
• Assist with executing data migration tasks as directed.
• Support the procurement and implementation process for a data mart.
• Contribute to the development of reports and models that address business needs and support business development efforts.
• Assist with scoping, impact assessments, and providing status updates for data projects, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Participate in developing and maintaining of accurate and detailed documentation to preserve institutional knowledge and support long-term data integrity.
• Assist in creating of user guides, training materials, and technical documentation to support end-users and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Support implementation of digital solutions, including software platforms and workflow automation tools, while ensuring they follow best practices for security, compliance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to help gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support system integration and user adoption.