Initiative – Senior Associate, Data Operations

Position Summary

The Sr. Associate of Data Operations will play a key role in streamlining of our operations regarding data, analytics, and reporting.  The objective of the role is to ensure that our Communications Design teams and their data management practices are aligned to the data platform requirements.  This role is both operationally and analytically focused so attention to detail is a key prerequisite. This position will work across Comms. Design, Investments, and Analytics to ensure that our data is of highest quality so it may be used for both our internal and our clients’ reporting and analytics needs.

The Sr. Associate, Data Operations should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-growing environment and be able to adapt as the needs of the business change. They must be comfortable working across different teams and collaborate and communicate effectively. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the quality of the data in our data platform that is used downstream for reporting and analytics purposes both internally and by our clients
• Act as the data platform knowledge resource within the Comms. Design teams and guide them in decision making based upon platform requirements
• Assist the Comms. Design teams with data management tasks to ensure they are done consistently across all teams
• Support the Digital Director in meetings with Comms. Design teams to understand the various aspects of media campaigns and how they are setup
• Review data quality and data governance reports and work with various teams to address and remediate data issues that will arise
• Assist the global data governance team in communicating data governance standards and best practices to the Comms. Design teams
• Communicate and follow up with partners on expected data deliverables and escalate as needed
• Collaborate with the global data governance team to develop new data quality alerts and process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3+ years working in a media related role with data or operations responsibilities
• Experience in biddable execution or ad operations preferred
• Understanding of data and how upstream actions impact downstream quality
• Experience working across various teams as well as the ability to navigate large organizations
• Must be highly flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame and Flow for brands like Amazon, RBC, LEGO, Nintendo and Canada Goose. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 9,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. Initiative Canada has received many of the industry’s most coveted awards, including two gold Strategy Media Agency of the Year awards, eight Cannes Lions, and a position on WARC’s Top 50 Most Effective Media Agencies in the World. In 2023 Initiative was named the North American Network of the Year by the Festival of Media, and Global Network of the Year by both Ad Age and Ad Week. To learn more, visit initiative.com.

What’s in it for you?
•    Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
•    A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
•    A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
•    A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
•    The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Initiative is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.