Data Analyst

Thales; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Data Analyst to focus on documenting data assets and ensuring effective data governance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in data analysis or governance, strong organizational skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This full-time hybrid role offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary range of CAD 91,737.47 to CAD 167,298.57 annually, along with a variety of employee perks.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health and Dental

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in data analysis or governance.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Document data assets and ensure governance processes are consistent.
• Lead efforts to onboard data owners and stewards.
• Monitor data quality trends and recommend solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Data governance

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or business administration

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Position Summary

Ottawa, Hybrid

As a Data Analyst working within the Data Governance team, your main role will focus on documenting data assets, identifying data owners and stewards, and ensuring that data governance processes are structured and consistent across the organization.

You will play a key role in facilitating data governance by ensuring that data is clearly defined, accessible, and properly managed according to organizational policies and compliance requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage and enhance enterprise Data Assets, including developing comprehensive data definitions, data source documentation, and maintaining an organized and up-to-date data inventory across multiple systems.
• Lead collaborative efforts with the enterprise to identify and onboard data owners and data stewards, providing guidance and training to ensure accuracy, security, and effective usage of key datasets within the program.
• Ensure strict adherence to, and ongoing improvement of, data governance frameworks, proactively identifying gaps and implementing best practices to further strengthen data integrity.
• Independently monitor and interpret data quality trends, conduct advanced analysis to detect systemic issues, and recommend and coordinate actionable solutions with stakeholders to enhance integrity and consistency across datasets.
• Partner with a range of stakeholders—including business leaders, IT teams, and Data Governance colleagues—to align data governance needs with evolving program objectives and requirements.
• Plan, facilitate, and lead meetings, workshops, and training sessions to gather detailed requirements, address governance challenges, and promote organizational understanding of data management practices.
• Take an active role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, procedures, and tools to advance data security, regulatory compliance, and organizational data accessibility.
• Generate, analyze, and present regular status reports on data ownership, stewardship, and governance issues, offering recommendations for ongoing improvements.
• Mentor junior team members, supporting their development in data governance concepts and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in data analysis, data governance, or a similar role.
• University degree in statics, mathematics, computer science, data science, Business administration or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work accurately and with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in documenting Data assets, defining data flows, and creating data dictionaries or glossaries.

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Benefits

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between 91,737.47 - 167,298.57 CAD Annual.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.