Data Governance AnalystAbout the RoleThe Data Governance Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization’s Data and AI Governance and Management Program to ensure enterprise data is accurate, secure, and effectively managed throughout its lifecycle. This position works collaboratively with data owners, stewards, and technical teams to implement governance policies, maintain metadata and data catalogs, and support compliance with privacy and information security requirements. The role provides essential expertise and operational capacity as the organization continues to expand its data lake environment and integrate diverse data types, including unstructured data sources and supporting the enablement of Governed AI.What You’ll Be DoingData Governance OperationsSupport the ongoing operation of the Data Governance Program in alignment with enterprise frameworks and standards.Maintain governance documentation, including policies, procedures, and data stewardship guidelines.Assist in the prioritization and tracking of governance initiatives, issues, and metrics.Metadata and Catalog ManagementMaintain and enhance metadata repositories, business glossaries, and data catalogs to improve data discovery and understanding.Partner with technical teams to ensure data lineage, classification, and tagging are accurate and up to date.Support integration of metadata tools with other data management platforms.Data Quality and ComplianceDevelop and monitor data quality metrics, identify data quality issues, and support remediation with business and technical stakeholders.Collaborate with Information Security, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal data management standards.Assist in audits, risk assessments, and governance reviews as required.Stakeholder Engagement and StewardshipPartner with data owners, stewards,



and custodians across business units to define data standards and accountability.Support training and communication efforts to build awareness of data governance principles and responsibilities.Facilitate cross-functional meetings and working groups to address governance priorities.Process Improvement and EnablementIdentify opportunities to automate or streamline governance processes and data quality monitoring.Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance practices, tools, and reporting.Support maturity assessments and roadmap planning for future governance enhancements.About YouWhat will you need to be successful?Is keen to understand the business– data analytics cannot be done in a vacuum – we need to be close to the business so that we understand what we are trying to solve for and what the data meansBrings a proportional risk mindset– to analytics by identifying data quality, governance, privacy, and downstream business risks, ensuring insights are reliable, responsible, and decision-ready.Tells stories from data– data analytics is not data dump – it needs to be meaningful and intuitive to the end user in order to realize the inherent business valueChallenges the status quo– the state of business and the field of data analytics are constantly evolving, and we need to as well.Assumptions and old ways of doing things are open season, as long as you bring along workable and relevant solutions articulated in a skilled manner. Proactively pursue and learn about new data sets, analytical tools and methodologies to solve problems in new and innovative ways.Is good at problem solving– someone who can “connect the dots”, and have a logical and methodical way to tackle new and complex problemsTakes pride in the work– your work is diligent and thorough,



and you are proud of your reputation for high-quality and reliable workIs a quick study– the successful candidate must be curious, resourceful, and dig into the weeds to ask the right questions and figure things out independentlyIs a good communicator– someone who is polished and can communicate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure alignment on data analysis and reporting needsTechnical qualificationsBachelor’s degree in quantitative field: Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, EngineeringMinimum 2 years of work experience as a Data AnalystProficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, Excel, and/or Power BI/TableauExperience with a Data Governance Platform such Atacama, Collibra, Informatica, Purview etc. or would be an assetFamiliarity with Audit, Risk, or Compliance would be an assetLet’s Talk PayWe believe in being upfront about pay and helping you make informed decisions about your career. The annual pay range for this role is$72,000-$88,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and target incentive pay. We understand that great talent comes in many forms, each with unique skills, experience, and potential. Your salary will be tailored to reflect the experience you bring and the impact you’re ready to have on this role.Benefits100% Employer Paid Health Benefit PlanEmployer Matching Retirement Savings PlanPaid Vacation, Floater Days & Sick LeavesMaternity, Parental and/or Adoption Leave Top-Up ProgramsCorporate Discounts & GoodLife Group Rate MembershipEmployee Assistance Program – for you and your loved ones!At Teranet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Come As You Are. We Like You That Way!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Data Governance Analyst - C$72,000 - C$88,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Teranet
📍 Toronto