Data Governance, Senior Specialist

Interac Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Governance Senior Specialist to enhance data management practices and ensure compliance with governance standards. This role involves developing metrics, collaborating with data stewards, and managing data quality issues. You will play a crucial role in shaping the data governance framework, supporting data retention activities, and mitigating risks. Join a community of creative thinkers and problem solvers, and contribute to the advancement of Canada's digital economy while enjoying a culture that values excellence and rewards contributions.

Benefits

Performance-driven compensation

Education investment

Talented colleagues

Core values emphasis

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Risk, or Compliance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop metrics and KPIs for data governance compliance.
• Collaborate with experts to define and implement data governance policies.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Information Management

Tools

Alation

Informatica

Collibra

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

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At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. Whether leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in verification and open banking, we play a key role in shaping the future of Canada's digital economy.

Interested in making a lasting impact among a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing metrics and KPIs to monitor data governance compliance and reporting on the health and maturity of the data governance program.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts and data stewards to define and implement data governance policies, standards, ensuring enterprise data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable.
• Supporting metadata management activities for data and models (AI/ML), ensuring critical data and models are identified, classified, and recorded in the Enterprise Metadata Management Tool (Alation).
• Maintaining data lineage, data dictionary, and data catalog for the Analytics Environment.
• Improving data quality management through stakeholder collaboration and expediting resolution of data quality issues using appropriate strategies.
• Supporting data retention activities and ensuring legal and reputational risks are mitigated through controls.
• Supporting data management and model risk management activities, ensuring frameworks and roadmaps are implemented and executed.
• Managing change and communication effectively, including data governance principles and processes to the data community.

You bring:

• A degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Risk, or Compliance.
• Experience with data management tools like Alation, Informatica, Collibra.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and respond to evolving business needs.
• Quick learner with curiosity and motivation for continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, result-oriented, and able to initiate change and take ownership.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• An understanding of factors influencing business and the ability to integrate various needs to ensure success.
• Creative problem-solving skills, willingness to challenge the status quo, and support innovation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, influence others, and manage conflicts.
• Eligibility to work for Interac in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Note: Interac requires a background check, including criminal record, safety verification, ID cross-check, employment and education verification, and possibly credit and social media checks, performed by our service providers.

How We Work

We value exceptional people with great ideas and passion. Our culture encourages excellence and rewards contributions through:

• Connection: Being surrounded by talented, passionate colleagues working towards a common goal.
• Core Values: Living our values helps us excel.
• Compensation & Benefits: Driven by performance, with many benefits and perks.
• Education: We invest in your development to keep you at the top of your game.

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