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The Orion Group is proud to serve as the Talent Acquisition Partner for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and is conducting this search for Data Analyst on their behalf.

 

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site)
Salary: $66,800.00 - $83,500.00

 

About The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada:

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) is the national certification body for the pharmacy profession in Canada. PEBC develops and administers rigorous, high-stakes examinations that protect the public by ensuring pharmacy professionals meet the standards required to practice safely and effectively across the country.

 

The Opportunity:

PEBC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Data Analyst to join their Psychometrics team and play a key role in supporting the integrity and quality of Canada's national pharmacy examinations. This is an opportunity to apply your data expertise in a purpose-driven, mission-critical environment where accuracy and rigour truly matter.

 

Reporting to the Manager, Psychometrics, you will prepare, validate and analyze examination datasets, produce reporting outputs and contribute to continuous improvements in data workflows within a collaborative team that values precision, transparency and sound analytical practice.

 

What You'll Do:

 

Data Preparation, Validation and Analysis

• Prepare, clean, validate and analyze examination and operational datasets in support of psychometric and statistical reporting

• Apply established data quality assurance practices to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency across examination administrations

• Document data preparation steps, assumptions and limitations to support transparency and reproducibility

 

Reporting and Analytical Outputs

• Produce routine and ad hoc analytical outputs, including tables, summaries, dashboards and visualizations

• Analyze candidate performance, examination incidents and other defined metrics in accordance with established analytical frameworks

• Clearly document findings and limitations to support internal interpretation of analytical results

 

Database and Item Bank Support

• Maintain and update item-bank and results databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency across examination cycles

• Identify discrepancies or data integrity issues and coordinate resolution with Psychometrics and Database teams

 

Process Support and Improvement

• Support testing, refinement and documentation of analytical tools, scripts and reporting templates

• Assist with automating routine analyses and reporting processes, working with Database and IT teams as needed

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to data accuracy, efficiency and reporting clarity

 

Who You Are:

 

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent in statistics, data science, mathematics or a related quantitative discipline

• 3 - 5 years of related experience in data analysis, research or applied analytics, preferably in an educational, assessment or regulatory environment

• Demonstrated experience preparing, validating and analyzing structured datasets to support quality assurance, statistical reporting and basic automation

• Proficiency with statistical and data analysis tools such as R, Python or similar

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, structured datasets and trackers, plus proficiency in the broader Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of data visualization and dashboarding tools

• Familiarity with data querying, item banking systems or results databases

• Experience supporting analytical work alongside Psychometricians or other subject-matter experts is an asset

• Machine learning experience is considered an asset

 

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy, integrity and documentation

• Analytical and methodical approach to identifying and resolving data issues

• Sound judgment in determining when issues require escalation

• Collaborative and professional when working across technical and non-technical teams

• Clear communicator who can explain analytical outputs in accessible, practical terms

• Reliable, organized and responsive to shifting priorities during active examination cycles

 

Why Join PEBC?

• Contribute to a national body that protects public safety through examination excellence

• Work on meaningful, high-stakes analytical problems in a specialized field

• Collaborative team environment with experienced psychometricians and data professionals

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and in-person connection

• Stable, mission-driven organization with a clear purpose

 

About The Orion Group:

The Orion Group is a leading Canadian HR services company with over 25 years of experience supporting organizations through three specialized brands: Orion Search (Executive Recruitment), Orion HR (HR Advisory), and Orion Learning (Training and Development). We partner with organizations to build strong, diverse leadership teams and create sustainable HR solutions.

 

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about data integrity and want to apply your analytical skills in a high-impact national organization, we want to hear from you.

 

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience to hr@theoriongroup.ca with the subject line: Application for Data Analyst - PEBC
 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

PEBC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation, please email us at admin@theoriongroup.ca.