Data Manager at McMaster University

Job ID
Regular/Temporary Temporary

Job Title Data Manager 73223

Location
HSC- Central Campus

Open Date 12/09/2025

Job Type Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date 12/22/2025

Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job

Department Medicine

Salary Grade/Band Grade 8

Salary Range $28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)

Contract Duration 12.2 Months

Hours per Week 35

Target Number of Openings 1

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field.

Career Level

Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Fill Date

As soon as possible

Job Description Number

JD01082

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Data Manager to manage data management for a project. This person will be responsible for the implementation, operation, maintenance and support of data-centered applications for use over the course of the project.

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Accountabilities:

• Compile and maintain a metadata catalogue of historical and current data obtained from research sites, core activities and research projects.
• Manage a centralized database for holding diverse datasets in coordination with data management personnel from
• institutional partners, and perform off-site data backups.
• Provides scientists (students, researchers, collaborators) the ability to visualize, download and upload data to and from the database.
• Respond to external user data requests and compile information.
• Manage gridded spatial and/or temporal datasets, including simulation outputs.
• Perform and document procedures for data preparation including data cleaning, standardization and analysis.
• Develop and implement evaluation methodology related to various programs to determine completeness and adequacy
• of the data collection procedures.
• Attend meetings and reports the data management performance and activities to the stakeholders, and the Committees.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with catalogue and database.
• Provide guidance, advice, and solutions to users of database.
• Exchange technical information and data with colleagues.
• Generate reports for data completeness and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training and information sessions on interaction with core database structures along with best
• data management practices.
• Collaborate with graduate students and other researchers to assist data management activities.
• Write a variety of documents such as procedure manuals, correspondence and reports.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.