Data Scientist - Senior

Cleo Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Services Integration Cluster in Toronto seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead governance and data marketplace initiatives. You will configure IDMC governance capabilities, build data marketplaces, and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate governance policies into scalable solutions.

The role requires strong SQL skills, extensive Informatica experience, and a background in data governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
• 2+ years hands-on Informatica experience.
• Experience implementing Informatica products: Data Catalog, Governance & Catalog, CDGC, Marketplace.
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, MDM, and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC and support MVP scope.
• Configure metadata ingestion, cataloging, and governance workflows.
• Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows; enable data lineage and quality checks.
• Collaborate with Azure Data Platform, SQL Server, Power BI, and other sources; participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Agile

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Informatica Data Catalog

Informatica Data Governance & Catalog

Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog

Informatica Data Marketplace

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Assignment: RQ11583 - Data Scientist - Senior

Job Title: Data Scientist - Senior

Requisition (SS): RQ11583

Start Date: 2026-09-10

Client: Government Services Integration Cluster

End Date: 2027-03-31

Office Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto

Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

# Business Days: 152.00

5 days onsite

Description

Informatica Governance & Marketplace Development

• Configure and implement Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) governance capabilities.
• Develop and maintain Data Marketplace solutions to support self-service data discovery and consumption.
• Configure and manage:
• Business Glossary
• Data Catalog
• Data Marketplace
• Metadata Management
• Data Lineage
• Data Quality integrations
• Data Stewardship workflows
• Build metadata ingestion pipelines and automate metadata harvesting from source systems.
• Configure workflows, approval processes, and governance controls within Informatica.

Data Governance Enablement

• Work with business and technical stakeholders to define governance requirements.
• Translate governance policies into technical solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of data domains, ownership models, stewardship assignments, and data classifications.
• Implement data governance standards, controls, and best practices.

Proof of Concept (POC) Delivery

• Support the planning and execution of a phased governance and marketplace POC.
• Assist with requirements gathering, solution design, and scope definition.
• Provide recommendations on MVP capabilities that can be delivered within aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrate functionality and business value to stakeholders.

Integration & Collaboration

• Collaborate with data engineering teams on integrating governance capabilities with:
• Azure Data Platform
• SQL Server
• Power BI
• Other enterprise data sources
• Work closely with business analysts and governance stakeholders to document requirements and user stories.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning activities.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
• 2+ years of hands-on Informatica experience.
• Experience implementing one or more of:
• Informatica Data Catalog
• Informatica Data Governance & Catalog
• Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
• Informatica Data Marketplace
• Strong understanding of:
• Data Governance frameworks
• Metadata Management
• Master Data Management concepts
• Data Quality principles
• Data Lineage
• Experience integrating Informatica with cloud and on-premises data sources.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience working in Agile project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Cloud.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data governance principles.
• Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and marketplaces.
• Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Informatica certification(s) considered an asset.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.

Deliverables

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC.
• Configure metadata ingestion and cataloging for priority data assets.
• Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows.
• Implement data lineage and data discovery capabilities.
• Configure Data Marketplace functionality for pilot use cases.
• Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support transition from POC to production implementation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong documentation and requirements analysis capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery and outcomes.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC)
• Informatica Data Marketplace
• Informatica EDC (Enterprise Data Catalog)
• Azure Data Factory
• Power BI
• Data Quality and Data Observability tools
• API integrations and metadata automation

Evaluation Criteria:

• Technical Skills - 50%
• Databricks/Azure- 25%
• Informatica - 25%