Data Governance Specialist (34661)

Myticas LLC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-sector client is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support enterprise-wide initiatives in Ottawa. This hybrid role involves working closely with business teams to strengthen governance capabilities. Key responsibilities include developing a metadata glossary, validating key data elements, and facilitating business alignment on governance standards. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in data governance frameworks, excellent analytical skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Purview.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data governance frameworks and metadata management.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives across metadata management, data quality, and stewardship.
• Develop an updated metadata glossary and aligned definitions.
• Facilitate business alignment on governance standards and definitions.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Metadata management

Data quality practices

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Purview

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our health-sector client is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support enterprise-wide initiatives across metadata management, data quality, data ownership, and stewardship. This remote/ HYBRID role will work closely with business teams, governance leads, and external partners to strengthen governance capabilities and operationalize data governance practices across the organization.

Deliverables

• Updated metadata glossary and aligned definitions.
• Validated CDEs and documented data quality rules.
• Refined data ownership and stewardship framework, including roles and responsibilities.
• Business-approved documentation for metadata and data quality updates.
• Knowledge transfer and governance support materials.
• Training and awareness support.
• Adoption plan and related metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality practices.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or similar enterprise data cataloging tools.
• Experience operationalizing data governance within business units.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate business alignment on governance standards and definitions.
• Knowledge of data stewardship and ownership models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.