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Water Services – Linear Asset Operations

📍 EPCOR Tower, Downtown Edmonton
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic insight? EPCOR Water Services is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead the development and implementation of a robust data governance program. This is a pivotal role that will shape how we manage, protect, and leverage data across our operations.

As the Senior Data Governance Analyst, you’ll:

• Design and launch EPCOR’s data governance framework for Water Services.
• Align data practices with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and our enterprise data strategy.
• Champion a data-driven culture by establishing tools, procedures, and best practices that support long-term success.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their “@epcor.com” email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

Reporting to the Manager, Data Architecture, the Senior Data Governance Analyst plays a key role in shaping and advancing EPCOR Water Services’ (EWS) data governance strategy. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance—supporting EWS’s digital transformation and future-ready goals.

• Design and implement a scalable, enterprise-wide data governance program.
• Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability frameworks.
• Establish best practices to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with business units to embed governance practices into daily operations.
• Implement tools, frameworks, and change management strategies that support adoption.
• Promote a data-driven culture through training, communication, and engagement with data stewards and citizen developers.

• Build strong relationships with business, IT, legal, and compliance teams.
• Lead governance councils and working groups to align on policies and practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed governance into all data initiatives and ensure alignment with compliance, innovation, and security goals.

• Define and implement data quality standards in collaboration with the EWS Data Governance Committee.
• Monitor Key Quality Indicators (KQIs), conduct data profiling, and lead root cause analysis and remediation efforts.

• Implement governance frameworks that support secure, compliant data sharing and lifecycle management.
• Oversee data retention, archival, and disposal practices in alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

• Provide technical expertise in configuring and optimizing data governance tools and workflows.
• Continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and support analytics and business intelligence.

• Define and track KPIs related to governance adoption, data quality, and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM).
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, feedback loops, and automation.

To thrive in this role, you bring a combination of education, experience, and key behaviours that support effective data governance and management.

• A degree in Information Management Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Governance, or Data Management from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data strategy.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience with:
  • Developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Defining data quality rules and managing data stewardship activities.
  • Leading cross-functional teams and engaging diverse stakeholders.
  • Working with big data and enterprise data systems.
• Experience in the public sector, utility sector, or municipal environments is considered an asset.

• Deep understanding of data governance concepts, data management practices, and data quality standards.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Proven ability to implement solutions in agile, fast‑paced, and evolving environments.
• Skilled in communicating complex data governance practices to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management capabilities.
• Ability to influence, drive organizational change, and make informed decisions.
• Experience in consulting and stakeholder engagement.

The following skills and experiences are considered beneficial:

• Familiarity with modern cloud‑based data architectures.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of spatial data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other geospatial data manipulation tools.

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Hours of work: 40 per week, typically Monday to Friday

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• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre‑placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non‑selection regardless of current demerits on file.