Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst (data governance)Full time (8+ years)Location:Princeton,Mississauga, Toronto, CanadaJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance & Metadata Specialist to support our enterprise data initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing Critical Data Elements (CDEs), metadata, and data lineage, along with strong technical proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data governance tools. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in metadata management and a solid understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.Job ResponsibilityData Governance Leadership:Lead and facilitate meetings with senior business stakeholders (executive team) and technical teams to define and implement data governance strategies.Drive the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures.Champion data governance best practices and promote a data-driven culture within the organization.Data Analysis:Elicit, analyze, and document complex data governance requirements from business stakeholders at all levels, including the executive team.Translate business needs (including CDE's) into clear and concise technical specifications for data governance solutions.Create high-quality documentation, including meeting minutes, presentations, and reports for the executive team.Conduct in-depth analysis of complex data to identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps.Understanding of data quality controls and DQ dashboards and reports to monitor data governance metrics and provide insights to the executive team.Create & Perform data lineage analysis to understand data flow, dependencies, and potential impacts of data governance changes.Develop a deep understanding of Critical Data Elements (CDEs), metadata management, and data lineage within the organization's data landscape.Analyze data requirements for applications and reporting, ensuring alignment with data governance policies.Communication and Collaboration:Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders at all levels, including the executive team.Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including data architects, engineers, and business users.Present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, tailoring communication style and content as needed.Qualification* Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science).* CDEs, Metadata Management, Data Lineage – Expert* Metadata & Lineage Tools – Expert* Python (Pandas), R – Advanced* SQL – Expert* Data Governance Tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation) – Intermediate* Governance Principles & Best Practices – Advanced* Monitoring Governance Metrics – Intermediate