Product Data Steward

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in Manitoba is seeking a data governance professional to validate product data and support process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in data governance and a relevant degree. Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development are provided. The application deadline is September 18, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in data governance and product data management.
• Experience with business glossaries and data definitions is an asset.
• Prior experience working with data standards and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Validate incoming product data daily and resolve operational issues.
• Track data quality metrics and support process improvements.
• Act as a key contact for Local Co-ops and provide training.

Skills

Data governance

Product data management

Data stewardship

Experience with POS systems

Knowledge of data standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management

Diploma in Business

Job description

What you’ll do

• Validate incoming product data daily, resolve operational issues, and maintain product data tables to meet quality standards and SLAs.
• Track data quality metrics, identify recurring issues, and support process improvements to enhance data reliability.
• Act as a key contact for Local Co-ops, providing guidance, training, and support on product data standards and system processes.
• Apply and maintain governance frameworks, document business rules, and contribute to audits and compliance efforts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data processes, support system enhancements, and promote data ownership across teams.

Who you’ll work with

The Team: You will work closely with Technical Specialists, Analysts, and Administrators and report into the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement. This team strives to cultivate a culture of accuracy, collaboration, transparency, and empowerment.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with Local Coop employees, Item management teams, Data entry teams, Business Subject Matter Experts, and Business Unit teams.

Why it matters

Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Data Analytics & Insights and :

• Have 3-6 years of experience in data governance, product data management, product information management, and/or data stewardship activities. Experience with business glossaries, data definitions, and/or data catalogs is an asset. Experience working with POS, PIM, or MDM systems is an asset. Prior experience working with data standards, governance principles, or cataloging tools is beneficial.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 18, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.