Venor is partnering with the Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) in the search for a Data and Analytics Lead. PACE is an innovative clinic and assessment centre created to help internationally trained physicians build their careers in Nova Scotia while providing much-needed primary care to patients. As a collaborative partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, and the Medical Council of Canada, PACE offers a unique blend of orientation, hands-on assessment, and supervised clinical practice. This model supports physicians on their path to independent licensure and helps address the province’s access-to-care challenges. Reporting to the Director of Technology and Information Systems, the Data Lead will build and run PACE’s data and reporting function from the ground up. PACE works in a cloud-based environment that draws data from several sources, and in this role, you will help connect key data sources, scope and stand up PACE’s data warehouse, and turn that data into clear reports and dashboards for the leadership team. You will also build the data models PACE uses to measure and report on the KPIs set by leadership. This is a excellent fit for someone who enjoys building something recent, is comfortable presenting to senior leaders, and wants to play a key role in growing PACE’s data quality and reporting.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting and Analytics Lead

Reporting and Analytics Lead the organization's day-to-day reporting and analytics, including Power BI reports and dashboards. Meet executive, operational, and Board reporting needs, and present findings clearly to senior leaders. Perform ad hoc analysis to support decision-making. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and share insights before they are requested.

KPI Measurement and Reporting

Work with leadership and business areas to turn approved KPIs into clear calculations, including formulas, business rules, and data sources. Design, build, and maintain the Power BI data models used to measure and track organizational KPIs.



Deliver regular KPI and performance reporting to the executive team and Board.

Data Governance and Quality Champion

Data governance and consistent data practices across the organization. Lead standards for data quality, definitions, ownership, access, and retention. Identify and resolve data quality issues. Support the appropriate management of sensitive, personal, and health information in accordance with organizational requirements and applicable policies and legislation.

Data Environment and Integrations

Help scope and stand up the organization's cloud data warehouse. Build and manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems, including EMR and assessment data. Manage data availability, quality, and access on an ongoing basis. Document the data environment, data definitions, and business rules.

Business Requirements and Vendor Management

Gather and prioritize data and reporting needs, and turn them into clear requirements. Assess new systems and vendors from a data, reporting, and governance perspective.

Data Strategy and Roadmap

Maintain and advance the organization's data and analytics roadmap. Prioritize data and reporting initiatives that improve how the organization uses data. Help shape future data capabilities, including the organization's approach to AI.

Data Architecture and Consultant Collaboration

Act as the main internal contact for external data architecture consultants. Set priorities with consultants, review their work, and keep internal knowledge of the solutions they build. Bring in specialized support for complex architecture, security, or cloud needs.

What we are looking for:

- A degree or diploma in data analytics, information systems, computer science, or a related field, or an equal mix of education and experience.




- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, reporting, data analytics, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on experience building Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models, including models used to measure and report on KPIs.
- Experience with performance reporting and data governance.
- Experience working with APIs and data integrations, especially with third-party or SaaS systems.
- Working knowledge of SQL and cloud-based data platforms.
- Confidence presenting data and findings to senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of building something new.
- An understanding of privacy and cyber security best practices when working with sensitive data.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL.
- Experience with data warehousing and data architecture.
- Knowledge of data security and access management in the cloud.
- Experience with healthcare data or work in another regulated environment.
- Experience working with external technical vendors or consultants.

What’s in it for you:

- Build Something Current - Help create PACE’s data function from the ground up and build the tools the organization uses to measure its success.
- Your Contributions Matter - Work directly with senior leaders on work that improves healthcare access across Nova Scotia.
- Flexibility That Fits - Enjoy a hybrid work setup and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Venor and PACE, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you're from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

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📌 Data and Analytics Lead (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Venor
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality