Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters, were honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help.

What we offer

As a community-based agency, were dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone including our team members. Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental and EFAP, we offer our full-time team members the following perks:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
  
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We're looking for aDirector, Data and Analytics to join our team! Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Data and Analytics provides leadership and direction to the planning, development and implementation of strategies to improve mental health services, utilizing technology to drive innovation. The Director leads the strategic and operational aspects of data analytics to drive business insights and decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Status: Full-Time Permanent, 37.5 hours a week. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Base Salary: $99,461 - $117,013 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: 314-7700 Hurontario St., Brampton, Ontario

What you will do:

• Act as a liaison between Corporate Services, the Organization, Senior Management, identifying opportunities for change, the shift in mindsets and behaviours that are required to achieve those changes and operationalizing strategic initiatives of the organization
• Provide strategic direction for the design, enhancement, and deployment of data and analytics infrastructure specific toCMHA Peel Dufferin
• Lead team in analyzing project data needs and defining project scope
• Oversee and lead all aspects of evaluation reporting including development of and improvements to data visualization, infographics and descriptive presentation of data
• Ensure completed and accurate reports are submitted to funders and key stakeholders according to reports schedule, as well as the production and submission of reports and analysis on ad-hoc basis
• Develop recommendations and implement solutions for improving data collection and quality
• Collect, maintain, evaluate and improve data to support improvement and innovation across the organization
• Drive the development of interactive dashboards and reporting environments that provide actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the research and implementation of tools, methodologies and best practices to promote, support and drive innovation and continuous improvement including leadership on strategies for generation of ideas, creative thinking and development of business solutions.
  
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership team in the establishment of priority innovation and business improvement projects and services. Leads and manages significant and complex projects on behalf of the organization engaging partners and cross-functional teams.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

• A degree in Business Administration, Data Science, or related discipline. A Graduate degree in a related discipline is an asset.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience leading innovation across a diverse organization including business and IT solutions, with demonstrated experience in leadership and people management, preferable in the health, social services or not-for profit sector
• Expertise in business improvement/innovation-related (e.g. lean, six sigma, design-thinking etc.) and project management principles, methodologies and best practices. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Extensive experience in data analytics, data governance, data quality and reporting
• Experience leading and working with diverse cross functional and multi-disciplinary teams across community and regional geography
• Analytical, research and solution-developing skills with the ability to apply innovation and progressive business practices. Ability to interpret and translate data in action.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset
• Valid Canadian drivers license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: March 14th 2025

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, youll not only assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

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CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process.We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us [email protected]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.