Data Governance Analyst

QuadReal Property Group, LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

QuadReal Property Group is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to operationalize enterprise data governance, manage the data catalog, profile data quality, and implement governance automation. You will support audits, collaborate with controls and risk teams, and ensure governance standards are followed across platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with data catalogs (Purview preferred), SQL proficiency, and ability to work from defined standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in data management, data quality, BI/analytics, or data engineering.
• Strong SQL skills for profiling and validation.
• Hands-on with a data catalog, metadata, or data quality tool (Purview preferred).
• Experience with workflow automation (Power Automate) and REST APIs.
• Experience with Fabric/Power BI is an asset.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer the data catalog and glossary, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Build and maintain data quality scorecards and monitor metrics.
• Develop governance tooling and integrations, including Purview and automation.
• Prepare data and materials for stakeholder reviews and audits.
• Document processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

SQL

Data catalog experience

Workflow automation

REST APIs

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management/Information Systems/Computer Science/Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come. QuadReal: Excellence lives here. www.quadreal.com

Role Description

The Data Governance Analyst is the hands‑on execution arm of the enterprise data governance function. Reporting to the Data Governance Lead, this role turns the standards, definitions, and priorities set by the Lead into implemented reality in the tooling: administering the data catalog and glossary, profiling and monitoring data quality, building and maintaining governance automation and integrations, and running the operational workflows that keep governed reporting flowing. The role exists to support i) the data governance team by carrying out the day‑to‑day build, configuration, analysis, and maintenance ii) the design of adequate evidence for DQ controls with control owners that would satisfy audit requests. It suits someone technically strong and detail‑oriented who is comfortable working from defined standards and escalating judgment calls rather than owning policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Catalog & metadata operations: Administer the Microsoft Purview data catalog and business glossary day to day: load and maintain terms, domains, and entries in line with data governance standards. Maintain metadata, lineage documentation, and versioning within the platform.
• Data quality execution: Build, run, and maintain data quality scorecards; profile and validate data using SQL. Monitor data quality metrics, flag threshold breaches, perform first‑line triage and root‑cause investigation, and elevate to data owners.
• Governance tooling & automation: Develop and maintain governance tooling and integrations, including Purview automation and API integration. Build and maintain workflow automations (e.g., Power Automate) supporting governance and reporting processes.
• Analysis & support: Prepare data, tables, and supporting materials for stakeholder reviews and leadership reporting. Compile and maintain control evidence (data quality control results and exception logs) to support SOC1 and audit requests. Document processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Key Relationships

• Data Governance Lead — manager; sets standards and priorities.
• Business Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit – joint standard setting where data and business controls intersect.
• External tooling / integration consultants — as needed for automation and platform builds.
• Business Data Stewards — data‑level coordination and issue routing.
• IT / Data Platform / Data Engineering — technical collaboration on ingestion, observability, and lineage.

Success Measures

• Catalog and glossary entries maintained accurately and on schedule.
• Data quality scorecard coverage and refresh reliability.
• Automation uptime and measurable reduction in manual effort.
• Turnaround time on data profiling and validation requests.
• Control evidence complete and audit‑ready when requested.
• Data issues triaged and routed within SLA.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years in data management, data quality, business intelligence/analytics, or data engineering.
• Strong SQL skills for data profiling and validation.
• Hands‑on experience with a data catalog, metadata, or data quality tool (Microsoft Purview strongly preferred; Collibra, Informatica, or Alation an asset).
• Experience with workflow automation (e.g., Power Automate) and comfort with REST APIs and integration work.
• Microsoft Fabric and/or Power BI experience an asset.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline.
• Experience in real estate, investment management, or financial services an asset.
• Able to work from defined standards and translate between technical detail and governance requirements.
• Awareness of internal controls or audit‑evidence concepts (e.g., SOC1, ITGCs) an asset.
• Familiarity with DAMA‑DMBOK concepts an asset.

This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $82,000-$90,000. Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance‑based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off. The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada as the company does not provide work permit sponsorship for this role.

QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

Company Culture

For 10 years, QuadReal has created spaces that enhance the lives of the people and communities we serve. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we are a leading global real estate partner focused on driving meaningful impact while delivering prudent growth. With a global perspective and local expertise collected from offices across Canada, the US, Asia and the UK, our success stems from our incredible team and from our values— integrity, collaboration, performance, innovation and responsibility. Join our team today to deepen your skillset, grow your career, and make a difference. Together, we’re reimagining an industry and building a culture where ingenuity meets community building.