Director of Quality, Data Strategy & Analytics

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness is proud to be recognized across Southwestern Ontario as a trusted leader in children’s mental health. We are the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System planning in our region. We’ve been here for families, for more than 60 years, offering innovative care and support for children and youth who are facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, we are funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community.

Are you ready to shape the future of work in a dynamic, people-first organization? Vanier is seeking a full-time Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and Quality to join our dynamic executive leadership team. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Director will promote Vanier’s mission, vision, values, and strategic directions to ensure that the agency remains a respected provincial leader in providing children's mental health services.

At Vanier, we take great pride in being an outstanding workplace. As an innovative and growing organization, we're excited to expand our programs and services. Our vibrant environment truly makes a positive impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and families who rely on our support. Join us on this rewarding journey!

The Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and Quality will be accountable for the strategic leadership of system planning, data and performance management, quality improvement, and client and family engagement across the southwest region. The position requires an individual with outstanding relationship-building, engagement, and consultation skills, as well as a strong ability to think strategically. They must also demonstrate a capacity to understand data and implement quality improvements that drive action.

• Master’s degree in health administration, social sciences, MBA, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in health system planning, leading and implementing quality improvement, in a healthcare or community setting.
• Quality improvement training from the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Black Belt certification in LEAN and/or Six Sigma is an asset.
• 8
  -10 years of senior leadership experience, with proven success in leading leaders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Commitment to incorporating cultural competence and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into all aspects of work.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft 4​5 5 applications (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

• Leads a high-performing quality and lead agency team responsible for system planning, performance management, and quality improvement to deliver impactful results.
• Partners with the members of the Executive Leadership team to build and sustain the organizational culture of quality and accountability, excellence in clinical services, client engagement, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrates and promotes stewardship of financial and organizational resources.
• Demonstrates alignment with Vanier’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Ensures full compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the collection, collation, analysis, and reporting of data for both internal and external purposes. This includes data from various clinical and outcome measurement tools, such as Green space and interRAI. The role involves ensuring data accuracy, identifying trends, and preparing reports to support program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with reporting requirements from funders and oversight bodies.
• Champions client engagement culture and approach within the organization…