Senior Specialist, Enterprise Data Governance

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: Administrative and ClericalJob Description:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.The Enterprise Data Governance office is responsible for establishing policies, standards and processes to optimize the value of Metrolinx's data assets to create useful and trusted insights. If you are passionate about data, enjoy solving complex problems and are looking to make a meaningful contribution, Metrolinx would like to hear from you!What will I be doing?
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on data governance policies, projects, and contentious or emerging issues.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and advice on the application of data governance policies, processes, and standards including but not limited to metadata management, data quality, master data management, data access and sharing, and open data to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities independently to support the enterprise data governance strategy; identify emerging issues and urgency of immediate demands
  • Prepare, research, develop, and disseminates information (e.g., policy, key issues/briefing materials) and communicate ideas related to data governance initiatives and topics.
  • Coordinate, support, and attend council and committee meetings including confirming agenda, reviewing, materials, and following up on action items.
  • Develop and deliver data governance communications and education (e.g., briefing notes, quick reference guides, FAQs, presentations, newsletters, and web content).
  • Actively seek new opportunities to embed data governance into the business to increase awareness, drive adoption, and improve organizational maturity.
  • Build positive working relationships with internal and external partners; continually improve professional expertise, knowledge transfer and acts as a brand ambassador for data governance.
  • Liaise with team members and stakeholders to discuss data governance issues and recommend corrective actions for remediation.
  • Facilitate the coordination of data sharing and access requests and/or requests from the public for open data.
  • Contribute to the development and ongoing evolution of data governance strategies and the organizational data and analytics governance framework.
  • Support the development and delivery of data governance training and education.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • In-depth understanding of data governance as a data discipline and the theory behind it, including principles from the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK).
  • Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as SQL, Power BI and Excel for data profiling, reporting, and dashboard creation.
  • Understanding of Cloud, Big Data technologies, architectural concepts - data lake, data warehouse, relational databases, data ingestion, ETL etc.
  • Experience in process automation using Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
  • Possess good business acumen and proven experience building and maintaining positive cross-organizational stakeholder relationships.
  • Analytical skills to analyze business needs and identify and assess data governance risks and organizational impacts and develop recommendations for corrective action and remediation.
  • Strong knowledge of provincial and/or federal policies, directives, and legislation relating to Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Open Data, and Data Governance.
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely.
  • Experience writing, implementing, and communicating presentations, guides, reports, newsletters, policies, terms of reference etc.
  • A strong believer in quality and excellence. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work in a team environment, take initiative and work independently.
Don't Meet Every Requirement?If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Don't Meet Every Requirement?If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-Onsite

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