Job Description
Overview
As the Data Governance Specialist you will provide expertise and oversight relating to the delivery of data governance and stewardship. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing processes that ensure effective control and use of our data assets.
Responsibilities
Develop proposals outlining strategies within a framework on how to address data governance needs or issues.
Collaborate with the Manager, Business Analytics, to provide oversight on additional analysis that can drive changes that benefit the data management and data security operations.
Protect our enterprise data assets through controls for the availability, quality, usability, integrity, consistency, auditability and security of data.
Establish corporate wide metadata capabilities working with operational managers and the corporate data and analytics functions to continue to develop the data dictionary and business data glossary.
Responsible for the enterprise ability to respond efficiently and consistently to regulatory requirements about data.
Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
Completed or current coursework related to data governance and/or data management is an asset.
Working knowledge and/or Certification on DAMA or DCAM is considered an asset.
Four (4) years of progressive experience in data analysis, of which one (1) year is in data policy and/or governance.
Working knowledge of managing and augmenting business data glossaries and data dictionaries.
Proven political acumen and commitment to confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Employee Benefits
Health benefits
We offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:
flexible health, dental and vision plans
health spending account
travel health coverage
other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy
Financial security
In an effort to support financial security, we offer:
registered pension plan
group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
critical illness insurance
sick leave to cover short-term disability
long-term disability
Wellness
We offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:
vacation entitlement
flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
bereavement and family responsibility leaves
employee and family assistance program
mental-health programming
lunch-and-learn offerings
discounted gym memberships and wellness account
Diversity and inclusion
Manitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.
Employee recognition
It’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.
Professional development
We want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.
Safety and health
In an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.
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