Data Governance Analyst

Themesoft Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto seeks a Data Governance Specialist to enhance data governance policies and support strategic data initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in data governance, strong communication skills, and a customer-oriented mindset. Join a fast-paced team focused on operational efficiency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of applied data governance experience.
• Experience in financial services and insurance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of data governance policies.
• Provide frontline support to the data community.
• Identify opportunities to improve data governance effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Curiosity

Education

Data Management Certification

Data Governance Certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Collibra

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our data governance policy, standards, processes, and practices.

Support the implementation and adoption of data governance across the enterprise.

Work with technology and business users to ensure our data is understood and reflected in our Data Inventory to enable people to find what they need when they need it.

Support requirement definition and analysis as we build out our Connected Data Platform, connecting people to the data they need.

Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the data governance organization with a focus on operational efficiency and collaboration.

Provide frontline support to our data community and translate complex topics into simple and effective statements that have impact.

Support strategic decisions, issues, risks, and milestones related to data initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of applied data governance experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft products (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Agile, practical, customer service-oriented mindset (doesn’t overcomplicate processes).
• Passionately curious and eager to learn new things.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly focused team.
• Experience in financial services and insurance is an asset.
• Data certification in Data Management or Data Governance (e.g., DGSP or CDMP) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of data governance and management technology (e.g., Collibra, Microsoft Purview) is an asset.