Senior Data Quality Analyst

BDO Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits from day one

Market-leading personal time-off policy

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Data Quality Analyst in Ottawa to analyze and improve data quality across systems. The role requires proficiency in SQL and Python, as well as the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to implement data quality rules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The financial rewards for this position range from $77,000 to $112,000 annually, alongside a people-first culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data quality analyst or in a closely related data analytics role.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data across multiple systems to understand business flows and potential sources of quality issues.
• Work collaboratively with data stewards to design, document, and implement data quality rules.
• Document findings, quality rules, and corrective actions for usability across teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Governance Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Purview

Databricks

Job description

Putting people first, every day. BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

The Data Quality Analyst will play a critical role in analyzing and improving data quality across cross‑functional systems within the firm. Operating within the Data Governance team, this person must have a strong sense of data governance, understanding its principles and how data quality fits within the governance framework, even if they are not a governance expert. This is a new role and will require advanced analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and Python, business‑process insight, and the ability to work collaboratively with data stewards and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have an advanced understanding of the end‑to‑end data process and how integrated data technologies work to perform thorough and accurate root‑cause analysis. They must be able to learn and adopt new data‑quality tools, such as Soda, AI‑powered data‑quality platforms, and native data‑quality functions in platforms like Microsoft Purview and Databricks.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze data across multiple, diverse systems to understand business flows, model structures, and potential sources of quality issues.
• Research and understand undocumented or complex data models to support issue investigation and ongoing monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with data stewards to design, document, and implement business‑focused data quality rules, translating them into actionable technical requirements for developers and engineers.
• Investigate root causes of data quality problems and provide evidence‑based recommendations and remediation plans.
• Communicate data quality issues, root causes, business impacts, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Have a solid understanding of enterprise master data, analyze and detect issues within master data, and identify complex data scenarios from underlying source systems of the master data.
• Document findings, quality rules, technical requirements, and corrective actions for usability across governance, technical, and business teams.
• Support the enforcement of data governance policies and continuous improvement of data quality practices.
• Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and presentations to track and communicate progress and outcomes.

Success Criteria

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a data quality analyst or in a closely related data analytics role.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and data testing.
• Demonstrated experience with researching and understanding complex data models, especially related to master data management.
• Proven ability to derive technical requirements from business data steward rules.
• Familiarity with data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to diverse stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and able to work both independently and as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end data lifecycle and data technologies.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new data quality and AI‑powered data quality technologies rapidly.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of master data management.
• Experience with data visualization platforms like Power BI or Tableau.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

This profile targets candidates with a blend of technical skills, governance mindset, enterprise data knowledge, and adaptability to advanced tools and AI‑driven platforms essential for maintaining data quality in complex environments.

The expected annual compensation for this opportunity is $77,000 - $112,000.

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Benefits & Opportunities

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving Back

We are actively involved in supporting local charity initiatives, giving staff opportunities to contribute to the community.

Total Rewards

• Competitive cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market‑leading personal time‑off policy.
• Support for overall wellness beyond working hours, including reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Recruitment Process

BDO may use AI‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment‑related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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