Data Scientist

Assignment: RQ11583 - Data Scientist - Senior

Job Title: Data Scientist - Senior

Requisition (SS): RQ11583

Start Date: 2026-09-10

Client: Government Services Integration Cluster

End Date: 2027-03-31

Office Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto

Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

# Business Days: 152.00

5 days onsite

Description

Informatica Governance & Marketplace Development

• Configure and implement Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) governance capabilities.
• Develop and maintain Data Marketplace solutions to support self-service data discovery and consumption.
• Configure and manage:
• Business Glossary
• Data Catalog
• Data Marketplace
• Metadata Management
• Data Lineage
• Data Quality integrations
• Data Stewardship workflows
• Build metadata ingestion pipelines and automate metadata harvesting from source systems.
• Configure workflows, approval processes, and governance controls within Informatica.

Data Governance Enablement

• Work with business and technical stakeholders to define governance requirements.
• Translate governance policies into technical solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of data domains, ownership models, stewardship assignments, and data classifications.
• Implement data governance standards, controls, and best practices.

Proof of Concept (POC) Delivery

• Support the planning and execution of a phased governance and marketplace POC.
• Assist with requirements gathering, solution design, and scope definition.
• Provide recommendations on MVP capabilities that can be delivered within aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrate functionality and business value to stakeholders.

Integration & Collaboration

• Collaborate with data engineering teams on integrating governance capabilities with:
• Azure Data Platform
• SQL Server
• Power BI
• Other enterprise data sources
• Work closely with business analysts and governance stakeholders to document requirements and user stories.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning activities.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
• 2+ years of hands-on Informatica experience.
• Experience implementing one or more of:
• Informatica Data Catalog
• Informatica Data Governance & Catalog
• Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
• Informatica Data Marketplace
• Strong understanding of:
• Data Governance frameworks
• Metadata Management
• Master Data Management concepts
• Data Quality principles
• Data Lineage
• Experience integrating Informatica with cloud and on-premises data sources.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience working in Agile project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Cloud.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data governance principles.
• Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and marketplaces.
• Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Informatica certification(s) considered an asset.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.

Deliverables

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC.
• Configure metadata ingestion and cataloging for priority data assets.
• Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows.
• Implement data lineage and data discovery capabilities.
• Configure Data Marketplace functionality for pilot use cases.
• Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support transition from POC to production implementation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong documentation and requirements analysis capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery and outcomes.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC)
• Informatica Data Marketplace
• Informatica