Apply By: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDTShape the future of education through data driven leadershipThe Ministry of Education is seeking a seasoned people leader to serve as Director, Education Data Branch (EDB). This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic evolution of one of Ontario's most important education data functions, ensuring the collection, governance, integration, quality, and stewardship of critical student and teacher information that informs policy, program delivery, and decision making across Ontario's education sector.As Director, you will champion a up-to-date vision for education data, leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that strengthen data governance, innovate in data collection and data management, improve data quality, and support evidence informed decisions that contribute to student success and stronger outcomes for Ontario families and communities. Working collaboratively across government, with school boards, private schools, and sector partners, you will provide strategic leadership for key provincial initiatives, including oversight of EDU's data governance program, the Ontario Education Number (OEN), student-level data collections, diploma distribution processes, and the development of innovative approaches to data management and integration.A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.OPS commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism:We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion.



For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact [email protected]. All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyAbout the jobReporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, you will:lead the development and implementation the ministry's province-wide strategy for data collection and managementestablish and oversee a data governance program for the ministrybuild strategic partnerships across divisions, ministries, governments and the education sector to inform solutions aligned to education datacollaborate with business, program and technology partners to innovate in data collection, data management and data platform developmentlead the development and implementation of branch strategic and business delivery objectives, priorities, and program plans and the review of program delivery resultschampion collaboration, engagement, equity, inclusion, accessibility, excellence and employee well-being within the branch, division and ministryWhat you bring to the teamYou are seasoned people leader with expertise in:strategic and team leadership influencing people, promoting improved program development and deliverysupporting learning, capacity building and innovation around common purpose, while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, equity and excellencedemonstrating and building resiliency and flexibility while leading and motivating high-performing teams in a fast-paced, highly visible demanding environmentguiding teams through change, complexity and evolving strategic priorities while promoting employee wellbeing and engagementRelationship Management and Political AcuityYou are an effective communicator,



and consensus builder with proven abilities in:fostering collaborative internal and external relationships to promote a seamless integration of program design and service deliverydemonstrating executive presence, influence and political acuity while delivering strategic and confidential advice to senior leaders, and when collaborating with internal and external stakeholdersworking collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to advance shared priorities and manage complex issuesmanaging complex, politically sensitive issues within the context of multiple interests, with high public profile and scrutinyJob KnowledgeYou are an influential program leader with proven abilities in:developing and implementing data governance policies and practices, data collection and data management strategiesdeveloping approaches to data integration and to innovating in the architecture, technology and design of approaches to data collection and data managementstrategic planning development and program performance assessment and deliverydelivering influence and results through organizational decision-making structures and processesnavigating fiscal and budgeting processes, as well as project management, business planning and reportingDon't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

📌 Director, Education Data Branch (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Toronto