Data Governance Analyst

Job title:

Data Governance Analyst

Company

Canadian Tire

Job description

What you’ll doReporting to the Data Enablement Manager, the Data Governance Analyst will serve as a liaison between data governance teams and data stewards across departments to ensure consistent application of data governance policies and practices.Data Stewardship Liaison, Policy, and Compliance Support:Act as a key Liaison and serve as a central point of contact for all governance-related communicationsEnsure that policies, initiatives, and best practices are clearly communicated to business units, and other stakeholders and provide input for the development and communication of guidelines to help Data Owners/Stewards effectively manage their domains in alignment with company-wide governance goalsSupport data stewards in creating and maintaining data dictionaries, glossaries, and metadata management in Canadian Tire’s Data Governance tools including our Enterprise Data Catalog (IBM IKC) and ensure data sources are cataloged and are well-maintained with clear definitions and standards in placeSupport the implementation and maintenance of data quality frameworks, ensuring data meets the required standards for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness and assist data stewards in managing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and security of data within their domainsDevelop and maintain documentation on data stewardship processes, governance standards, and policies and ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with governance objectivesRegularly update the Accountability Framework for Data to reflect organizational changes in management structure, business processes, or governance policiesCollaborate with business units and IT teams to identify and assign Data Owners/Stewards for new assets, ensuring accountability across the lifecycleAssist with audits and reporting related to data governance and stewardship complianceData Literacy and Training:Coordinate, develop and deliver training programs to ensure employees understand the importance of governance and how to apply it in their day-to-day workSupport the creation of training materials, user guides, and documentation to aid users in understanding governance tools, policies, and best practicesPromote data literacy across the organization by providing resources that help employees understand data governance principlesCommunicationSupport the ongoing maintenance of the Data Governance Website that serves as a central hub for all governance-related informationCreate and organize content including policies, procedures, templates, training materials, and FAQsTrack usage of the portal to identify opportunities for improving user experience and content qualityDevelop strategies for communicating news, activities, tasks related to data & AI governance across the organizationProduce newsletters or regular updates highlighting important governance activities and achievementsEnsure timely dissemination of information regarding policy changes, upcoming training sessions, or critical updates through various communication channels (e.g., email bulletins, intranet posts)What you bring:5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields, with a focus on data quality, policy implementation, and complianceExperience with data governance tools, metadata management systems, and data stewardship practices is a plus2+ years of experience in a leadership role managing teams of data stewards or data governance professionalsProven experience with data quality frameworks, data governance principles, and metadata managementFamiliarity with data privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA) and regulatory requirementsFamiliarity with data management and governance tools (e.g., IBM Knowledge Catalog, Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Talend)Experience with SQL and data modeling tools is a plusFamiliarity with cloud-based data platformsAbility to develop and deliver training materials and workshopsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related disciplines;Certifications in data governance (e.g., DAMA, CDMP) or related fields is a plusHybridWe value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.About UsCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.AccommodationsWe stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:54:11 GMT

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