Metadata Specialist - NETE

Weir; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Metadata Specialist to support the Department of National Defence in developing an efficient Master Data Management solution. This remote role emphasizes strong technical experience in IT project environments, especially with tools like MS Purview and MS Power BI. The candidate must possess Canadian citizenship and be capable of obtaining government security clearance due to sensitive data handling. Competitive contract terms are offered, extending until March 2026 with a possibility of renewal.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Ten plus years of technical experience in IT project environments for large enterprise or government.
• Technical skills in MS Purview and MS Power BI are essential.
• Experience with data governance, data lakes, and metadata management is required.
• Must hold Canadian citizenship and have lived in Canada for 10 years to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture and metadata models to meet client needs.
• Develop MDM repositories and integrate data solutions.
• Establish data governance and quality frameworks aligned with DND policy.
• Coach stakeholders on MDM best practices and manage security/privacy requirements.
• Maintain a zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

MS Purview

MS Power BI

Python scripting

Data governance

Metadata management

Data architecture

Continuous improvement

Education

Ten plus years of technical experience in IT project environments

Canadian citizenship

Tools

MS Fabric

Cloud databases

Job description

Metadata Specialist (06-719) – NETE

Weir Canada Inc., Weir Marine Engineering
Ottawa, ON (Alternate: Toronto, Halifax, Montreal)
Remote

Purpose of Role

Weir Marine Engineering needs a consultant to support the Department of National Defence (DND) in building an efficient Master Data Management (MDM) solution. The role is remote, based in Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, or Montreal. Initial contract until 31 March 2026, renewable annually.

Why Join Weir

Weir is a global engineering leader committed to sustainability and innovation. We offer a dynamic work environment, career growth, inclusive culture, and the chance to contribute to future‑ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design architecture and metadata models to meet client needs and ensure scalability.
• Develop MDM repositories, assess data sources, design integration strategies, and implement MS Purview and cloud data warehousing.
• Establish data governance, data models, glossaries, audit mechanisms, and quality frameworks aligned with DND policy.
• Coach stakeholders on MDM best practices, manage security/privacy requirements, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain zero‑harm safety culture and demonstrate full commitment to safety policies.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• Ten plus years of technical experience in IT project environments for large enterprise or government.
• Technical skills: MS Purview, MS Power BI, MS Fabric (asset), Python scripting (asset).
• Data expertise: data warehouse concepts, data lakes, data marts, cloud DB, integration patterns, analytics, data governance, metadata, lineage, MDM, classification, quality; DND/CAF experience (asset).
• Soft skills: dynamic, mentor, fast learner, strong communication, organized, motivated.
• Canadian citizenship, 10 years living in Canada, no gaps > 6 months, required for government security clearance to Secret.