Senior Research Analyst, Data Quality and Administration

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning and Initiatives, the Senior Research Analyst (SRA) – Data Quality and Administration supports institutional planning, reporting, and decision‑making through the effective management, integration, and analysis of institutional data. The role requires a high degree of independence, analytical judgment, and problem‑solving in a complex data environment characterized by legacy systems, incomplete documentation, and evolving data definitions.

The SRA leads the development and maintenance of reliable, well‑documented, and fit‑for‑purpose datasets and analytical outputs that support the work of the Office of Strategic Planning and Initiatives (the Office), including analyses related to enrolment, student outcomes, and faculty workload, and supporting collective agreement and bargaining processes as required. The role contributes to the development and operationalization of emerging institutional data governance practices, supporting the establishment of data standards, priorities, and processes across the Office and the institution.

In addition, the position contributes to the coordination of Office activities and provides operational continuity in the Director’s absence by managing day‑to‑day workflow, making routine decisions, and escalating more complex or higher‑risk issues as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
Data Query, Analysis, and Integration

Analyze, develop, and maintain data queries, aggregations, and transformations used to support institutional reporting and analysis.

Integrate data from multiple institutional source systems into combined datasets suitable for analysis, reporting, and modelling.

Own and maintain the processes used to extract, integrate, and consolidate data from institutional source systems into the Office’s analytical data environment.

Data Administration and Quality Assurance

Lead data administration activities including requirements analysis, data definitions, validation processes, and documentation.

Establish and apply data quality standards and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of institutional data.

Identify data issues, limitations, and risks, and work with partner units to improve data quality and processes.

Data Aggregation, Reporting, and Modelling

Create curated datasets, cohort files, and analytical outputs to support institutional planning, accountability, and reporting needs.

Apply statistical methods and analytical techniques, including trend analysis and modelling, to support forecasting and decision‑making.

Apply advanced analytical tools and methods, including emerging approaches such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to support data modelling, analysis, and efficient data processing.

Data Standards, Documentation, and Office Data Environment

Maintain the Office’s data environment to support historical, longitudinal, and point‑in‑time analysis.

Develop and maintain documentation describing data sources, transformations, methodologies, and limitations.

Contribute to continuous improvement of data processes, tools, standards, and emerging institutional data governance practices.

Support the preparation of internal and external reports, including government and agency submissions, by ensuring accurate and compliant data.

Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of data used in internal and external reporting, including submissions to government, regulatory, and accreditation bodies.

Advisory and Collaborative Support

Provide analytical and data‑related advice to support institutional research, reporting, and decision‑making.

Collaborate with internal partners to support data interpretation, survey activities, and appropriate analytical approaches.

Collective Agreement and Workload Analysis

Conduct analyses related to faculty workload, enrolment, and related indicators to inform management planning and collective agreement discussions.

Prepare datasets and analytical summaries used to support bargaining, workload equity discussions, and related institutional requirements.

Office Coordination and Acting Leadership

Support the coordination of activities within the Office of Strategic…