Data Culture & Communications Analyst

Job title:

Data Culture & Communications Analyst

Company

Meridian Credit Union

Job description

Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role:The Data Culture & Communications Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team, responsible for fostering, advancing and proactively influencing a culture of data literacy, enhance communication strategies related to data governance, and drive effective change management initiatives. Manage stakeholders and drive change management initiatives. They will be highly motivated and a detail-oriented SME to drive, influence and guide sound and best practices with Director and key partners and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Design and Development

• Design, develop and facilitate training sessions for data, analytics, and AI, including and not limited to:

• Curated learning content, developing learner journeys
• Data literacy assessment framework and committing to elevating the organization’s data and AI literacy
• Recommendations on tools and vendors who can provide data and AI literacy services
• Organizational change management, program management, and stakeholder management

• Assess the complexity and understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, both in the change management needed for the data governance program as well as the specific needs and learner journeys of different roles and personas across Meridian
• Develop implementation roadmaps and change management plans for ED&As initiatives, including data governance and data literacy programs
• Create and execute a comprehensive communication plan for the roll-out of ED&A’s various programs and training initiatives
• Develop enterprise capability for data & AI literacy assessments and monitor and assess the effectiveness of the data literacy program
• Create, deliver and maintain training and communication resources and libraries
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of data literacy programs; data and AI learning content material, development and curation
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and partners, create executive and team presentations and communications

Decisioning and Influence:

• At team level and Enterprise level select of frameworks, methodologies, and approaches.
• Assess and select training and learning materials.
• Cross functionally at team level and enterprise level select frameworks, methodologies, and approaches on governance training and communication
• Developing the foundations for our enterprise data governance program and the implementation plan.
• As the data domain is wide and complex assess and analyze data governance and literacy across Meridian to align consistency of knowledge from technical (understanding data architecture and tools) to conceptual (logical models, governance, regulations, etc.)
• Monitor and assess compliance to data governance.
• Work closely with data stewards from across Meridian to ensure their and the organization’s success in managing data as a strategic asset
• Address any points of conflict, resolution and prioritization
• Partner and engage with key stakeholders and make sure enterprise needs, constraints, and expectations are fully considered and assessed
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, learning and development and talent acquisition, CDMO partners, LOB leaders to help curate content, data governance program stakeholders on change management to deliver on data governance training and communications
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to Data team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Proficiency in data literacy, training, learner and change management frameworks and tools tools and technologies
• Familiarity with MS Fabric for data integration and management.
• Nice to have: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data governance, literacy and learning principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders, vendors and consultants, regulators
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Partner with non traditional data partners ~ HR, learning and development and talent acquisition, LOB leaders to help curate content and change management
• Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci) or data literacy frameworks, PMP, BA certificates
• 3 to 5 years of experience in data literacy, change management, content development, communications
• Proven experience in data governance/management (3-5 years)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Library sciences, Business Administration, or a related field

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
• You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
• This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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Expected salary

Location

Etobicoke, ON

Job date

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:38:54 GMT

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