Data Governance Analyst

Diverse Lynx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data governance is seeking a Data Governance Analyst in Toronto. This role focuses on unstructured data management and involves developing data governance standards, collaborating with business units, and ensuring compliance with data policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in data governance and a strong understanding of data management principles, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in data governance and AI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must be Protected-B Clearance ready, obtained from the RCMP.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of data governance standards.
• Implement and promote data governance practices across the enterprise.
• Analyze data discovery results for governance and privacy issues.

Skills

Data governance

Unstructured data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Data certification (e.g., DGSP, CDMP)

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Databricks

Big ID

Securit.ai

Job description

Data Governance Analyst
Toronto in Hybrid mode

Responsibilities

• The Data Governance Analyst is part of the Enterprise Data Governance Team and plays a key role in advancing our data strategy and maintaining existing Data Governance Practices. The focus will be on unstructured data for the DAMP project.
• This role offers the opportunity to balance business enablement with data asset governance to ensure trust and protection of our data.
• The successful candidate will join a team of collaborative and curious colleagues dedicated to understanding, protecting, and enabling data-driven business decisions.

What you will do

• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data governance standards, focusing on unstructured data management.
• Implement and promote data governance practices across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with technology and business units to ensure data is well-understood and documented in our Data Inventory.
• Analyze data discovery results to identify issues related to governance, privacy, and security policies.
• Create and organize a data catalog for sensitive data elements using tools like MS Purview or Collibra.
• Address gaps in sensitive data handling, especially for unstructured data, such as encryption and data masking.
• Monitor unstructured data retention and develop solutions to ensure compliance with retention policies.
• Apply knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, classification, and privacy standards.
• Support requirement gathering and analysis for enterprise data platform initiatives.
• Assist in strategic decision-making related to data initiatives, risks, and milestones.

What you will bring

• 1-4 years of experience in data governance and AI, with a focus on unstructured data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Agile, customer-focused mindset that simplifies processes.
• Experience in financial services or insurance is an asset.
• Must be Protected-B Clearance ready, obtained from the RCMP.
• Data certification (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) is an asset.
• Knowledge of data governance tools like Collibra or Microsoft Purview.
• Experience tracking and triaging data rule violations, especially for unstructured/digital data.
• Understanding of data governance and AI principles.
• Attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with metadata analysis, tagging, and minimal SQL coding using Databricks.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitoring and testing skills for data environments.
• Knowledge of data discovery tools like Big ID or Securit.ai is a plus.

Certifications Required

• Must be Protected-B Clearance ready, obtained from the RCMP.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.