Coordinator, Data Projects and Maintenance

Are you passionate about data and enjoy making systems work smarter and more effectively? Perimeter Institute is looking for a Coordinator, Data Projects and Maintenance to join our Technology Services Team. Reporting to the Business Data Manager, you’ll play a key role in improving data quality, supporting data management initiatives, and helping our teams make the most of their data.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional to collaborate across departments and champion better data practices. If you’re a natural problem-solver with a knack for organization, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Data Quality Management

• Research and source additional contacts and data to help expand our academic audience.
• On a semi-annual basis conduct data audit with program managers to ensure key goals are met.
• Promote data consistency by training teams, documenting processes, and sharing best practices.
• Support internal teams with data inquiries and provide training on data entry and management.
• Be a champion for our data systems, driving improvement and innovation.

Maintenance, Reporting, and Analysis

• Conducting thorough research of Perimeter’s alumni data as needed.
• Assist teams with updating and correcting data as needed.
• Help with data conversion between systems for smoother transitions.
• Plan and coordinate data management activities using our tools and systems.
• Create reports and data extracts to support key decision-making.

System Testing and Administration

• Participate in system upgrades, new implementations, and testing.
• Document and manage test cases to ensure smooth system functionality.
• Assist with system configuration and administration (including Salesforce).
• Train and support business users during system testing and rollouts.

What We’re Looking For:

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Completed post secondary education in library sciences, data management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of experience working with data in multiple systems or databases.
• Strong experience in data management and proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with Salesforce; admin experience is a big plus!
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze information, make informed decisions, and manage multiple projects.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A high degree of discretion when handling confidential information.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, highlighting your experience and qualifications, by January 31, 2025 for full consideration. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We appreciate your interest in supporting Perimeter Institute’s mission. While we thank all applicants, only select individuals will be contacted.

We are committed to creating an exceptional workplace where innovation, growth, and well-being thrive.

Here’s how we do it:

Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment: We offer the flexibility you need to balance work and life, with options for hybrid arrangements.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. We provide extended health benefits that support you and your family in maintaining a healthy and balanced life.

Employer-Matched Pension Plan: We invest in your future by offering an employer-matched pension plan, ensuring financial security for the years to come.

Generous Time-Off Policy: We provide ample vacation, personal time, and other leave options so you can recharge and focus on what matters most.

Personal and Professional Development: We support your growth with dedicated funding for training, certifications, and professional development tailored to your goals.

Dynamic, One-of-a-Kind Facility: Work in a cutting-edge facility unique to Canada, designed to produce scientific breakthroughs by fostering collaboration, creativity, and a vibrant workplace culture.

If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and your work environment inspires you, Perimeter is the place for you. 

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.