SHE&S Data Governance & Modelling Manager

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Excellent benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & volunteering

Culture of care

Job summary

Nutrien in Saskatoon is seeking a seasoned Data Governance leader to drive governance across SHE&S data, architecture, and analytics. You will lead modelling, policies, and controls, collaborating across Privacy, Legal, Security, Risk, and Technology to ensure trusted, compliant data.

You bring 8+ years in data governance and data management, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms and tools like Power BI, Snowflake, and Databricks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in data governance, data architecture, data modelling, or enterprise data management.
• 3+ years leading governance or data management teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with SQL and relational database design.
• Knowledge of metadata management, master data management, and data catalog solutions.
• Understanding of privacy regulations and information security principles.
• Experience with modern analytics platforms such as Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance framework across the organization.
• Establish data governance policies, standards, procedures, and controls throughout the data lifecycle.
• Define data quality standards, governance metrics, and validation controls.
• Lead data modelling activities across SHE& S platforms and establish enterprise standards.
• Review solution data models and support cloud data warehouse, data lake, analytics and reporting.
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, Cyber Security, Risk, and Technology teams for compliance.
• Oversee data classification, access controls, and governance of confidential data including PII.
• Support audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reporting.
• Define responsibilities for Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Maintain data glossaries, metadata, and data lineage documentation.
• Promote secure, governed self-service analytics and trusted data products.
• Increase data literacy through governance awareness and collaboration.
• Review system and data changes for governance impact.
• Participate in change advisory boards and governance checkpoints.
• Implement proactive controls for data pipelines and integrations.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Data Governance Analysts, Data Modellers, and Data Stewards.
• Build relationships with leaders and partners to support enterprise data management objectives.
• Manage governance roadmaps, budgets, and vendor engagements.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Data modelling

Enterprise data management

Cloud platforms

SQL

Metadata management

Data catalog

Privacy & security principles

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SHE&S Data Governance Framework across the organization
• Establish and maintain data governance policies, standards, procedures, and controls throughout the data lifecycle
• Define and monitor data quality standards, governance metrics, and validation controls to ensure SHE&S data is trusted, accurate, and reliable
• Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling activities across SHE&S platforms and establish enterprise naming and modelling standards
• Review and approve solution data models and support cloud data warehouse, data lake, analytics, and reporting architecture initiatives
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, Cyber Security, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure compliance with privacy legislation, security requirements, and corporate policies
• Oversee data classification standards, access controls, and governance practices related to confidential and regulated data, including personally identifiable information (PII)
• Support audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reporting activities
• Advocate for SHE&S data domain ownership and stewardship by defining responsibilities for Data Owners and Data Stewards
• Maintain SHE&S business glossaries, metadata, and data lineage documentation to improve data accountability and discoverability
• Promote secure, governed self-service analytics and trusted data products while balancing accessibility, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Increase organizational data literacy through governance awareness, education, and collaboration with business stakeholders
• Review system and data changes to ensure governance compliance and validate impacts to data models, reporting, integrations, and downstream systems
• Participate in change advisory boards and establish governance checkpoints within project delivery lifecycles
• Implement and monitor proactive controls for SHE&S data pipelines and integrations, including monitoring for failures, latency, completeness, schema changes, and data quality issues
• Drive root cause analysis, remediation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve data reliability and operational performance
• Lead and mentor Data Governance Analysts, Data Modellers, and Data Stewards within the SHE&S function
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to support enterprise data management objectives
• Manage governance initiatives, roadmaps, budgets, and vendor engagements while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or a related discipline
• 8+ years’ experience in data governance, data architecture, data modelling, or enterprise data management
• 3+ years leading governance or data management teams
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK)
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience with SQL and relational database design
• Knowledge of metadata management, master data management, and data catalog solutions
• Understanding of privacy regulations and information security principles
• Experience with modern analytics platforms such as Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies

What You'll Get

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters– Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law. Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien