Data Strategist

Stafflink; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Strategist to develop and implement a data strategy for a major initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing data leadership, oversight on governance frameworks, and innovative solutions to complex challenges within the IT systems. This is a primarily remote position with opportunities to meet onsite occasionally in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in data governance and strategy implementation.
• Proven ability in developing data platforms and governance frameworks.
• Experience with data management tools and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a data strategy for the Registries Modernization initiative.
• Provide data leadership and program oversight.
• Conduct risk analysis and define value propositions for Data Product offerings.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Analytics

Agile Methodologies

Risk Assessment

Data Strategy Development

Education

Professional Certification in Data Management

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Data Governance Tools

Job description

Our team is looking for a Data Strategist experienced in agile project delivery and complex Information Technology (IT) systems. The successful candidate will provide innovative solutions to complex challenges and will be responsible for developing a data strategy for our client. This is expected to be a 12-month contract with potential to extend. The role will be primarily remote with an expectation to be available for onsite meetings occasionally in Edmonton, AB. Key responsibilities will include :

• Provide data leadership, data program oversight and advice.
• Establish a data strategy for the Registries Modernization initiative that enables the GoA to maximize the value of registry data assets.
• Provide leadership in the iterative development of :
• future state data vision, principles, and strategy for the Registries Modernization initiative.
• future state data governance and structure, including accountability for data ownership and custodianship.
• legislative and policy considerations in support of program outcomes.
• future state conceptual technical and data architecture.
• risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• identify and define value proposition for key Data Product offerings.
• Responsible to inform and facilitate decision-making and consolidated advice in support of the data outcomes of the Registries Modernization initiative.
• Review, analyze and provide expert advice regarding the future-state data architecture.
• Provide facilitation, development, and / or presentation of key communications briefings / presentations for executive leadership.
• Establish Data Product Roadmap for the program area.
• Provide status reports as required by the program area.
• Additional deliverables that may be defined during the review.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in implementing enterprise-level data strategies and governance frameworks.
• 5+ years of proven ability in the development and deployment of data platforms and governance systems.
• 5+ years of experience in leading, consulting, and providing support to clients at various organizational levels.
• 5+ years of experience in formulating and executing strategies and mandates across government entities.
• 3+ years of extensive work in the field of Data Governance.
• An active professional certification or accreditation in a relevant field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in conducting, facilitating, and interpreting impact and risk assessments.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or data science.
• 5+ years of experience performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of costs and benefits.
• 5+ years of experience in analyzing, developing, and integrating complex IT systems.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing various data management tools, such as data governance tools, business intelligence, and analytics platforms.
• 2+ of experience in Information Governance, records management, or information management.
• 5+ years of experience in agile software development practices and modern service design methodologies.

If this role aligns with your expertise and interest, we invite you to apply today!