Job Overview GHD is seeking a Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor to shape, win, and lead major client engagements, develop repeatable offers, and build high‑performing teams aligned to client demand and GHD’s engineering strengths. This role places a strong emphasis on data strategy, data management, and information‑driven transformation, enabling clients to unlock value from their data across complex infrastructure environments.

Role Purpose As an Executive Advisor, you will lead work‑winning and executive‑level delivery across Data, Analytics & Insights engagements, with a particular focus on defining data strategies and establishing strong data management practices.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Position GHD as a trusted advisor for data strategy, data governance, and digital transformation in infrastructure

Lead conversations on how data is structured, governed, and leveraged to drive better outcomes

Translate complex data, technical, and commercial concepts into transparent executive decisions

Work Winning, Market Development & Offer Leadership

Shape opportunities in data strategy, data management, and analytics transformation across priority sectors

Develop and scale offerings spanning data governance, architecture, and information management

Align market demand with GHD’s engineering and advisory capabilities

Delivery Leadership & Executive Technical Oversight

Lead large‑scale engagements spanning data strategy, data architecture, and data management frameworks

Define end‑to‑end solutions—from data foundations and integration through to analytics and AI

Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, governed, and aligned with client operating models

Capability Building

Build and scale teams with strengths in data strategy, governance, and enterprise data management

Mentor teams on best practices across data lifecycle, quality, and controls

Strengthen GHD’s data‑led advisory capability

Core Capability Areas





Data Strategy & Operating Models: vision, roadmaps, business cases

Data Management & Governance: ownership, standards, quality, lineage, compliance

Data Foundations: architecture, platforms, security, lifecycle management

Data Integration: ingestion, transformation, interoperability, data quality

Decision Intelligence: BI, self‑serve analytics, ML, AI & GenAI

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in data strategy and enterprise data management

Strong track record in data‑driven transformation, including governance, architecture, and analytics

Experience building and leading high‑performing teams

Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and convert relationships into work

Explicit communication of complex data and technical concepts at senior levels

Ability to oversee high‑quality deliverables including reports, dashboards, and strategic roadmaps

Personal Characteristics

Commercially minded, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused

Strong advocate for data‑led decision‑making and governance discipline

Collaborative and inclusive leadership style

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging opportunities

Hybrid Work Model Work part of the week in office—three days a week—to collaborate, connect, and excel in a vibrant environment.

Preferred Offices Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Waterloo or Whitby.

Information Technology Recruiting

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Equal Opportunity Employment As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor (Toronto)
🏢 GHD
📍 Toronto