Data Technician

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administrative staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us on this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

The Position:

The Data Technician will support the efficient usage of the College’s data to enable the College’s day to day operations and reporting needs. The Data Technician works across the College’s departments to educate and train employees on appropriate practices to ensure data is captured and managed in accordance with the College’s data management practices, while also working independently at times to maintain the quality of data within the school’s information systems. The Data Technician receives day to day supervision and guidance from the Database Administrator Analyst, and is part of the team managed by the Manager, Technical Operations.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensures data is clean, correct and usable, escalating issues where necessary for resolution.
• Develops and maintains data integrity processes and procedures using automation and existing Havergal tools where possible.
• Provides Level 1 support for issues related to the College’s Student Information System.
• Supports the Database Administrator Analyst in the system administration of the College’s Student Information System, configuring relevant system components based on requirements.
• Supports the use of the College’s data to other internal and external systems (e.g. Individual Education Plans (IEPs), OUAC, ONSIS, OSSLT, etc.) through extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes.
• Educates and trains the College’s departments on appropriate practices to ensure data is captured and managed in accordance with the College’s data management practices.

Special Projects, Professional Development, And Other Duties

• Takes independent initiative to evaluate new technologies.
• Through training sessions, online or printed materials, or hands-on experimentation keeps well informed and current on current technologies and practices.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• Computer related degree or diploma or equivalent job experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience data analysis/manipulation skills in large systems environments using tools such as spreadsheets, pivot tables, xlookup and other database and data visualization tools.
• Experience conducting data analysis and probing for information to extrapolate requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills; the ability to work well as a team member in a multi-professional environment; attention to detail; and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to act on one’s own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict deadlines; the ability to work effectively with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students; the ability to deal with a high volume of client and vendor demands.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of:

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than January 30, 2025.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at [email protected].