Associate Data Governance Specialist

Company: CGL
Department: IT - Data Ops & Qual Cntl
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: These roles are currently vacant

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.  That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.  The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our Data Governance services support key stakeholders across all aspects of data management to ensure effective and efficient handling of data throughout its lifecycle. We provide comprehensive guidance and support to enhance data integrity, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, ultimately enabling stakeholders to manage data as a strategic asset and drive organizational success

Reporting to the AVP, Data Governance, the Assoc Specialist will take part on various engagements such as policies, data security and data management. The Assoc Data Governance Specialist will provide support for maintaining and contributing to Data Governance Policies, process, and guidelines. The role will also assist in maintaining and contributing to data classification and security across our analytics environment.  

• Contribute to the data management components related to data assets, data quality, business glossaries, data lineage, metadata, and data catalogs.
• Acquire the skills and knowledge of data classification according to company’s recommendations.
• Support data sharing request analysis and contribute to the recommendations in order to reduce risk when sharing data outside the organization.
• Support the team with creation of data management tools and platforms to ensure they adhere to the organization’s data governance expectations and meet data user needs.
• Maintain processes and controls to minimize the risk of data leakage.
• Understand the security model in the data & analytics environment to support its maintenance.
• Understand Data Policies, Standards, Guidelines and Procedures to best suit the company’s needs and monitor their adherence across the organization to ensure adequate use of data.

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Information Architecture, or another related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Data Governance, Business intelligence or related skills.
• Experience in classifying, defining, or profiling data.
• Knowledge and experience in job-related applications and programming languages (SQL, Python, Microsoft Entra ID, Power BI).
• Knowledge and experience with various governance or data management tools is an asset (e.g.: Alation, Colibra, Purview).
• Experience in the insurance or IT industry is an asset.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.  

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Salary information​

Expected salary range $50,280 to $83,800

Salary placement​

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​

Incentive/Variable pay ​

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.