Manager, Data and Analytics

The Nature Conservancy of Canada• Any Province in Canada, ON, CA, ON

1d•CA$82,772 - CA$93,099•Remote

About The Position

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Manager, Data and Analytics to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain. NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 20 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With office locations in all ten provinces across Canada, NCC delivers results you can walk on. NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways. Reporting to the Director, Data and Analytics, the Manager leads day-to-day delivery of NCC's data, dashboards, and analytical products that support conservation decision-making across Canada. You will own delivery of the team's committed workplan and the operational health of NCC's core data assets, manage a team of analysts, and ensure consistent quality across data governance, analytics, and BI outputs. You will partner with the Director on strategic direction and external commitments, and work closely with GIS analysts, conservation practitioners, external researchers, and business unit partners. There is scope for the role to grow in leadership responsibility over time as the team's work evolves.

Requirements

University or College degree related to area of responsibility.
5+ years applying analytical and statistical methods and software tools to analyze data and develop reports
3+ years managing technical or analytical teams
Experience working with spatial data and GIS solutions
Demonstrated experience leading data governance, data quality, and analytics initiatives
Hands-on experience with at least one of Python, R, or SQL
Sufficient fluency with analytical and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to scope, direct, and review the team's technical work
Working familiarity with Power BI to guide dashboarding, data visualization, and reporting standards
Working familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis to direct and quality-check work at regional and national scales
Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, and master data management practices
Ability to enable team adoption of AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based assistants) and set norms for responsible use
Proven ability to coach and develop a technical team, set clear performance targets, and provide effective feedback
Skilled at prioritizing across competing demands and aligning team delivery with strategic direction
Comfort partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into team-level objectives and outcomes
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture
Ability to translate technical outputs into clear, non-technical visuals and language for senior leadership and external partners
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to negotiate competing priorities and resolve project-related issues
Excellent written and spoken English.
Ability to work with distributed teams across multiple time zones
Results-oriented with a history of consistently meeting deadlines
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

A background in data science, geomatics, environmental science, computer science, or a related field is an asset.
Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development
Experience with data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and cloud platforms (Azure)
Familiarity with conservation planning tools (e.g., Marxan, prioritizr, Zonation)
Familiarity with predictive modelling, classification, and clustering techniques
Remote sensing platforms
Solid understanding of policies and legislation relative to responsibilities
French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day delivery of NCC's data, dashboards, and analytical products that support conservation decision-making across Canada.
Own delivery of the team's committed workplan and the operational health of NCC's core data assets.
Manage a team of analysts.
Ensure consistent quality across data governance, analytics, and BI outputs.
Partner with the Director on strategic direction and external commitments.
Work closely with GIS analysts, conservation practitioners, external researchers, and business unit partners.