Date Posted: 09/17/2026Req ID: 50248Faculty/Division: VP - ResearchDepartment: Ofc of Vice Pres, Research & InnovationCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00059229Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:The Vice-President, Research & Innovation VPRI portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best; advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, alongwith our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours. Your opportunity:As Senior Information Analyst, you will provide advanced expertise in data management, business analysis, and programming to ensure high-quality, reliable and accessible information. You will design and maintain data models, queries, and dashboards; develop automations that reduce manual effort; drive data integrity and governance practices; and translate stakeholder needs into scalable solutions. You will work closely with partners across VPRI, academic divisions, and central units to understand their information needs, manage expectations, and ensure consistent and trustworthy reporting. A key part of your role will involve supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the University’s research discovery system, including contributing to features that improve the visibility of researchers and scholars across all disciplines. Your work will directly support leadership decision-making, operational efficiency, and consistent reporting across VPRI and partner divisions.Your responsibilities will include: Assessing and determining methodologies for data retrieval and manipulation Developing and maintaining a dashboard for quick access to key performance indicators Identifying and resolving systemic data integrity issues Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions Designing, testing, and modifying programming code Analyzing and documenting business requirements Liaising with stakeholders to identify business intelligence needs for the development of tailored reports Serving as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists Essential Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum five years relevant experience in querying e.g. SQL, modelling, and analyzing comp
