Position
DIRECTOR, DATA STRATEGY & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

REGULAR/FULL TIME

Location: BURNABY, BC

($127,112 - $149,543 Annually)

Benefits

In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.

Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.

Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).

An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

Participation in community and charitable events.

Company
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Mission
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following:





Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant fields.

Extensive experience in data governance and management, analytics, operational engineering, process improvement and/or digital optimization in a large, complex public sector organization.

Considerable experience leading enterprise-wide data transformation involving legacy systems and fragmented data environments, including establishing and operating data governance frameworks in a federated or matrixed organization.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

Criminal Record Check (Tier 1) Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of enterprise data governance, data architecture, and modern data management practices.

Considerable knowledge of analytical methods, business intelligence, and emerging technologies that support data management including cloud platforms and artificial intelligence.

Considerable knowledge of privacy, security, records management, and regulatory requirements applicable to public sector data.

Considerable knowledge of process improvement principles, theories, methodologies, and tools.





Excellent leadership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant software.

Stakeholder engagement, influence, and negotiation skills in complex environments.

Program and change management skills across multiple lines of business.

Excellent strategic leadership skills to manage complex, multi-stakeholder process improvement initiatives.

Ability to design and lead performance improvement initiatives.

Ability to learn and understand the departmental policies and procedures and BC Housing’s mandate and programs

Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business and policy insights.

Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive sustained organizational change.

Ability to balance enterprise standards with local operational realities.

Ability to build trust in data as a credible foundation for decisions and public accountability.

Ability to work successfully with executive leaders and governing bodies to influence strategy and organizational change.

EEO / Diversity Statement
BC Housing invites and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Director, Data Strategy and Process Improvement (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Housing
📍 British Columbia