Advisor, Data Management and Evaluation (Housing)

Regional Municipality of Peel

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Housing Services leads service system planning and management of housing and homelessness programs and services with a view to policy and service integration. Helps improve these services through effective planning, based on local information and research about the needs of Peel’s many different communities. The Advisor will lead long-term initiatives in Housing Services, as well as act in a Project Advisory role on initiatives led by others. The Advisor is responsible for providing technical and strategic advice in the areas of strategy, operational planning, performance measurement and evaluation to ensure divisional outcomes which include performance and client outcomes are met and increased; recognizing the role of municipal government and responsibilities of the Housing Service Manager.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• University degree in data management, research methods, public policy, social policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field with at least 5 years experience with project management, change management, facilitation and client relationship management or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/supervise staff
• Expert knowledge of, experience with, and advanced training in strategic/operational planning, performance measurement and evaluation
• Expert knowledge of performance and/or data management within the public sector
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Sharepoint applications
• Excellent facilitation and knowledge translation skills
• Effective time management, analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to think strategically and translate thinking/deliverables to a non-technical audience
• Ability to influence and negotiate without direct authority
• Skills in establishing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and to work with senior management, other divisions and staff
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build a collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to engage and motivate staff to achieve desired goals
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in the use of computer software for statistical analyses, such as SPSS, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Power BI
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and refinement of strategic and operational plans, including outcomes, measures, targets, data dictionaries, and data collection tools to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to conduct current‑state analysis, define training needs, establish priorities, and create performance measures with clear accountability.
• Ensure the data roadmap is aligned with the technology roadmap to support coordinated deliverables and improvements.
• Oversee the timely development of public‑facing, divisional, and management‑level dashboards.
• Support the development of system strategies, performance measurement frameworks, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to update processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure programs are sustainable, user‑friendly, evidence‑driven, and capable of supporting high‑quality data collection and analysis.
• Stay current on best practices in planning, performance measurement, evaluation, and facilitation, and integrate them into methodologies and deliverables.
• Build strong, sustainable relationships across the division, department, and organization to support aligned approaches and project success.
• Liaise with Advisors across teams to ensure strategic alignment, consistent communication, and standardized technical approaches.
• Represent the organization on external or community‑led tables as required.
• Lead capacity‑building efforts by developing and piloting standards, tools, and processes; supporting knowledge‑sharing; and advising on infrastructure needed to sustain new practices.
• Supervise a small team responsible for system strategies, performance measurement, and process improvement deliverables.
• Manage staffing responsibilities including hiring, coaching, training, performance management, delegation, and ensuring quality and service standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level