Data Specialist, Finance

Teck Resources; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian resource company in Vancouver is looking for a Data Specialist, Finance to enhance data governance and migration strategies. You will work cross-functionally to ensure data quality and adherence to standards, driving transformation efforts. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years in data governance and familiarity with SAP or similar tools. Competitive compensation is offered with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in data governance, data migration, or enterprise transformation roles.
• Demonstrable ability to lead multi-functional data initiatives in complex environments.
• Experience with reporting tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive data governance and quality initiatives.
• Implement data migration strategies.
• Educate and train teams on data management standards.

Skills

Leadership in data governance

Collaboration skills

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or management information systems

Chartered Professional Accountant or data management related certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

JD Edwards

Data migration tools (e.g., Syniti ADMM)

Job description

Overview

Location: Vancouver
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck's Corporate Office sits in one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck's corporate functions - all working toward Teck's purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Global Data Owner, Record to Report (RTR), the Data Specialist, Finance will serve as a key driver of data excellence within Teck's Transformation Program.

This role is responsible for shaping and executing strategies for data governance, data quality, and data migration, ensuring seamless integration with business processes and IT systems. The Data Specialist will work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data is accurate, complete, and ready to support Transformational objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Support the development and implementation of Teck's data governance framework for the assigned data domain.
• Improve benchmarks across data migration, governance, and reporting activities to achieve business objectives.
• Implement data migration strategies, including profiling, cleansing, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and sufficient documentation for the data migration process
• Coordinate data mapping logic creation and support development of load programs through ADMM tool (SAP ADMM by Syniti)
• Work together with Teck ERP Data Lead and the EY Data Lead to develop detailed migration strategies for simulated and live data transfers.
• Co-lead mock load and verification processes, including template creation and execution oversight.
• Contribute to and review Business Process Documents (BPDs) for all in-scope data processes (CRUD).
• Review and Data Object Master and Data Conversion Program Functional Specifications.
• Provide input on the future state Report Master List (RML) and participate in data architecture definition.
• Lead planning and delivery of reporting-related activities across the Transformation program.
• Lead Teck data stewards through mock and production data migration cycles.
• Guide data stewards in collecting and constructing net-new data required for SAP.
• Assist functional teams in defining target data structures
• Collaborate with counterparts (e.g. data leads and process leads) within R2R and other functions to ensure data alignment
• Act as a change champion, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Lead resolution of data defects and ensure readiness for cutover activities.
• Educate and train teams on confirmed methods, tools, and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in business or management information systems; Chartered Professional Accountant and/or data management related certification is an asset
• 8-10 years in data governance, data migration, or enterprise transformation roles.
• Demonstrable ability to lead multi-functional data initiatives in complex environments.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, JD Edwards and/or data migration tools (e.g., Syniti ADMM) is highly desirable. Experience with reporting tools is also an asset.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to interpret data and drive decisions that support transformation goals.
• Clear and effective communicator across technical and business audiences.
• Champion new processes and systems to ensure successful adoption across the organization.

Pay Range: $93,300 - $129,700

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.

As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way.

At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Data Specialist, Finance role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 52900 | Job Category: Business Administration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid