Senior Data Governance Specialist

Thales Canada; Ottawa, Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

HSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term Disability

Cancer Care Program

Travel Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Well-Being program

RRSP/DCPP/TFSA with company match

Holidays & Vacation days

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance on the AJISS program. You will architect the charter, define scope and principles, and drive adoption across domains. Hybrid Ottawa role with 40 hours/week in-office as needed.

You will identify data owners and stewards, establish KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance across enterprise data assets.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years leading data analysis on large-scale programs.
• Minimum of 12 years documenting business processes and system requirements.
• Degree in Computer science, business Administration, or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Author a data governance charter, including scope, vision and principles.
• Develop a data governance structure and roadmap.
• Identify and define data quality elements and measure points.
• Establish a framework to improve data accuracy and reliability.
• Lead collaboration with multiple teams to detect data sources, owners and stewards.
• Document data governance business processes, policies and procedures.
• Produce metrics/KPIs and reporting protocols to support business decisions.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Data quality management

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Database concepts

Education

Degree in Computer science, business Administration, or related discipline.

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This role is Hybrid Ottawa

Senior Data Governance Specialist

Position Summary

As a key member of the Data Management team, the Senior Data Governance Specialist is responsible for promoting and guiding the development of data governance on the AJISS program. Acting as a strategic lead for establishing adherence to a data governance framework, this position is accountable for the creation of a data governance charter, establishment of data related goals, identifying data owners and stewards across multiple domains, and aligning data initiatives with business value objectives. Working closely with other teams across Thales, the Senior Data Governance Specialist will define the data governance scope, vision and structure, and champion the importance of data governance as a purposeful strength to drive high performance and success

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Author a data governance charter, including scope, vision and principles
• Develop a data governance structure and roadmap
• Identify and define data quality elements and measure points
• Establish a framework to improve data accuracy and reliability
• Lead collaboration efforts with multiple teams to detect data sources, owners and stewards
• Document data governance business processes, policies and procedures
• Work with cross-functional teams to investigate data trends, variances, gaps and improvements
• Produce metrics/KPIs and reporting protocols to support business decisions and long-term data sustainability
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data in accordance with relevant regulations and best practices
• Reinforce program data governance principles and adoption
• Promote a culture of continuous data management improvement
• Evaluate data toolsets to provide direction on improving data integration needs and best practices

Minimum Requirements

• 5 -10 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years leading data business analysis on a large scale program
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience documenting business processes and system requirements
• Degree in Computer science, business Administration, or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborative mindset and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of database concepts and data modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an Engineering or Defense Environment
• Experience with enterprise data environments and multi-stakeholder projects is an asset.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and reporting practices
• Familiarity with data pipeline automation and workflow management
• Certifications in data analytics, data management, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SQL certification).

Special Position Requirements

• Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – flexibility to work from home, but expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week and as required to support the business.
• 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Office environment

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $85,000 - $95,000 – 105,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Why Join Us?

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

About Thales

In a world that is increasingly fast moving, unpredictable – and full of opportunities, trust is essential for societies to flourish. Trust in our institutions. Trust in our systems. Trust in technology. Trust in each other.

And the people we all rely on to make the world go round, they rely on Thales. They come to us with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer.

From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, we help our customers navigate uncertainty with confidence and new frontiers with optimism. Thinking smarter and acting faster - mastering ever greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way.

We collaborate to architect and deliver high technology solutions that are both imaginative and resilient, human-centered and sustainable. So that together we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.