BAND 5 - Executive Director of Data Management & Stewardship and Chief Data Steward

Posting Title
BAND 5 - Executive Director of Data Management & Stewardship and Chief Data Steward

Position Classification
Band 5

Union
N/A

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$123,100.01 - $157,100.11 annually

Close Date
9/30/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
HSIAR Division / Data Management & Stewardship Branch

Job Summary

The Team
Join our Data Management & Stewardship team within the Health Sector Information, Analysis & Reporting Division at the BC Ministry of Health, a dynamic group of >50 professionals dedicated to managing and overseeing all health data. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, as well as key agencies such as Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). Our team's commitment to effective data and technology solutions ensures a significant impact on health data management. We value this team for its leadership and innovation in leveraging data to drive meaningful change.

The Role
In this role, you'll be pivotal in managing health system data and technology to support analytics, reporting, and research for the Ministry and its partners. As the Chief Data Steward, you'll oversee data governance within the Ministry and work with PHSA and regional health authorities, ensuring data is effectively used to enhance health services and outcomes. With increasing demand for health data, this position offers a unique chance to lead transformative changes and drive improvements across the health sector.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science, health information science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Recent, related, senior management experience including:
  • Strategic business planning; contract management; and financial management.
  • Experience with strategic planning and service operations in a complex data and technology focused environment.
  • Leading, developing and implementing data architecture and stewardship and governance policies, programs and projects.
  • Negotiating and managing information technology and business services contracts.
  • Managing professional staff, project teams and annual budgets.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl.Stanker@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Join one of Canada's top 100 employers and you'll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.

• Health benefits and pension
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Career mobility and professional development
• Scholarships and BC student loan forgiveness

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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Job Category
Health Services, Information Management/Information Technology, Leadership and Management