Tekstraton is currently seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to join our enterprise data operations team on-site in Calgary, AB. In this critical role, you will lead the implementation, maintenance, and maturation of our data governance frameworks, ensuring enterprise-wide data reliability, security, and compliance across complex data environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and enforce enterprise data governance policies, standards, and data quality frameworks across departments.
- Oversee metadata management, business glossary definitions, and end-to-end data lineage mapping using modern governance tools.
- Collaborate closely with data stewards, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to identify and remediate data quality issues.
- Maintain compliance with industry standards and Canadian privacy regulations, including PIPEDA and local security mandates.
- Conduct regular audits and maturity assessments to evaluate data health, stewardship adoption, and lifecycle policies.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of dedicated experience delivering data governance, metadata management, or master data management initiatives.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise data catalog and governance platforms (such as Collibra, Microsoft Purview, or Informatica).
- Strong knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks, data privacy laws, and security best practices.
- Exceptional stakeholder communication skills with a track record of driving cross-functional change management.
- Ability to work on-site at our corporate office in Calgary, AB.