Data Quality Specialist (Pensions) Client Services – Employer Reporting & Data Management (Full Time – 1 year Contract) The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $36 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Quality Specialist who is highly analytical and client focused with strong data quality and data management skills. Reporting to the Manager, Employer Reporting and Data Management, the Data Quality Specialist has demonstrated expertise in analyzing information and assessing potential impacts to support continuous improvement of service delivery. As an excellent communicator with advanced technical skills, the successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external business partners to implement and maintain strong data management practices.

Evaluate data quality and data management practices and make recommendations for improvements based on the analysis of information and potential impacts. Develop and implement a data management plan to address ongoing validation and integrity requirements in support of high-quality service expectations and to ensure continuous improvement of client information and data management service delivery. Resolve data reporting problems by examining employer data interface issues, identifying root causes, analyzing the information and developing strategies and plans to address and resolve issues.

Manage employer data interface file processing and escalated data quality issues by leading the collaboration of internal and external business partners to investigate issues and implement effective practices.



Perform employer data interface testing and ensure the accuracy of the interface information by reconciling with payroll reports. Provide process oversight and guidance to team members and cross train to ensure data management practices are efficient, effective and in accordance with policies and procedures to maintain and exceed service level goals.

Support initiatives related to business process improvements, system enhancements, and legislative changes by providing expert advice, guidance and technical support on employer data issues, practices, and procedures. Solid technical knowledge of and experience with client service and data management applications and support systems. Advanced knowledge of MS Office (e.g.

Access, Excel, Word). Strong knowledge of interface process and systems and interface systems analysis skills to identify, develop, recommend and help operationalize solutions for interface issues. Ability to take initiative and think beyond current systems and business structures to provide creative solutions. represent the unit at meetings; explain specialized terminology in plain language; Strong organizational, time management and project leadership skills to assess workload, set and manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment where managing multiple tasks and priorities and being adaptable to change is essential.

A candidate’s placement in the range is based on skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements. No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process.

OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

📌 Data Quality Specialist (Pensions) (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Pension Board
📍 Toronto