Senior Specialist, Data Governance

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Data Governance Tooling and Reporting Manager, this role will be a key member of the EDO, accountable for aiding in the delivery and support of our Data governance platform and capabilities along with roadmap execution, and adoption. The successful candidate is an individual contributor and also a self-starter. The Data Specialist is empowered to work independently with teams and projects across the organization, supporting the goal to advance Data Governance platform adoption, capabilities and Data Governance Maturity.

What to Expect

• Support on-boarding of data assets and users, allocation of roles and responsibilities, configure workflows, engage vendor for support
• Define, optimize, and implement Collibra workflows using BPMN 2.0 (Business Process Model and Notation 2.0) for consistent modeling using industry standards
• Daily operational support of the Collibra application including user access management, asset configuration and product updates
• Identifies requirements and use cases for the Data governance tools that will support the governance & technology strategy and roadmap; implement those requirements within the platform
• Work with stakeholder to continuously improve Data Governance technologies, Share regular updates with stakeholders regarding proposed solutions, timelines, progress, and issues
• Develop and maintain education/communication tools and documents that help drive adoption and education around Data Governance technologies
  

What You Bring

• 2-3 years of experience in Data Governance, Metadata Management, Business Intelligence, or Data Analysis in the insurance / financial services industry; Experience with Data Lineage, Data Cataloging, and/or Data Policy implementation
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Business, Information Management, Data Management) or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and related work experience.
• 3-4 years of experience with Collibra or other data governance and data catalog solutions
• Experience and strong proficiency with workflow development in Collibra
• 3-4 years of experience capturing and documenting complex business and functional requirements; Knowledge and understanding of Data Governance challenges and best practices for Metadata, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship
• Ability to identify problems/opportunities, analyze root cause, and present recommendations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated within our Data governance tools
• Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to deadlines
• Experience in managing products and building relationships with vendors
  

Salary Range: $73,500-$123,500

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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