Program Lead, Information Quality - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Institute for Health Information

Canadian Institute for Health Information

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Category

Professional

City

Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Program Lead, Information Quality
Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, notforprofit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
Retirement Planning Program
Generous vacation days for permanent and longterm contracts
Worklife balance
Career Planning Program
Learning and Professional Development Program
Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and longterm contracts

Why is this role important?

The Program Lead, Data Governance, is part of a matrix team responsible for defining and implementing an enterpriselevel vision and strategy to enhance data and information governance. This includes chairing CIHI's Stewardship Council, managing the Data and Information Governance Committee and supporting CIHI's transformation agenda which includes efforts to strengthen data stewardship at the panCanadian level. They are responsible for the planning, coordination, integration and enterprise alignment of corporate data and information governance initiatives and for developing corporate tools such as an enterprise business glossary and supporting resources. This is a highly collaborative role with exposure across CIHI and will require strong thought leadership, strategic decisionmaking and proactive stakeholder management.
What you'll do
Leads priority data governance related initiatives including all the activities, tasks and responsibilities associated with the planning, prioritization, implementation, enterprise alignment and evaluation within this program of work. Provides regular progress reports, identifies issues, priorities and risks and makes recommendations to the manager. Participates in the development and monitoring of the operational plan and provides input into the planning and execution of operational deliverables and branch priorities.
Provides leadership and guidance to staff in an interdisciplinary matrix environment. Leads and motivates the team; provides clear direction; effectively delegates and monitors performance results; participates in recruitment activities; supports the team through change; makes decisions that balance the best interest of the team; the organization and its stakeholders; ensures that learning opportunities are provided and leads by example by promoting CIHI's core values.
Manages CIHI's data and information governance committees and facilitates discussion with representatives across the organization on corporate standards, policies and procedures related to data and information governance with a focus on supporting CIHI's transformation agenda. Develops communication strategies to promote awareness and increase adoption of data and information governance best practices across the organization.
Develops, improves, and promotes key governance tools to strengthen capabilities in key areas, including CIHI's Health Data and Information Capabilities Framework.
Develops and maintains a deep understanding of current and emerging data governance best practices and related internal/external stakeholder needs and priorities and supports the development of a panCanadian health data stewardship model.
Establishes and fosters productive relationships with external organizations to exchange knowledge and expertise relating to data governance and stewardship.

What you'll bring to the table

An undergraduate degree in health sciences, business/health administration, health information, social science or an equivalent scientific or clinical discipline is required. Graduate degree is an asset.
5 years' experience in health care information with expertise in the areas of data and information governance, management, and quality.
Must have at least 3 years of experience in people management and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with mínimal supervision.
Thorough knowledge of CIHI's data and information governance mechanisms and related resources and solid awareness of data and information governance best practices and data stewardship models.
Knowledge of the data and info