Data Governance Specialist

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Number of Positions: 1

Reports To: Director, Data & Analytics

Job Location: Hybrid / Boucherville

As a Data Governance Specialist at Master Group, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining data governance practices, policies, and procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and compliance of our data assets. You will play a critical role in improving data quality and supporting decision-making processes across the organization.

Data Governance Framework: Develop and implement a data governance framework that aligns with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Policies and Procedures: Create and maintain data policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data consistency and quality.
Data Quality Management: Establish data quality standards, monitor data quality, and coordinate data cleansing efforts.
Data Documentation: Maintain comprehensive data dictionaries, catalogs, and data lineage documentation to facilitate data understanding and traceability.
Data Stewardship: coordinate data stewardship activities throughout the organization.
Data Governance Audits: Conduct regular audits and assessments of data governance practices to identify areas for improvement.
Data Governance Tools: Participate in evaluating, selecting, and implementing data governance tools and software to support data management efforts.
Data Governance Communication: Communicate data governance principles and policies to internal teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of data responsibility and create awareness around data quality.

Demonstrates autonomy, initiative and leadership
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Focused on results and customer satisfaction
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Organizational skills
Speed of execution

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of data governance frameworks, best practices, and regulations.
Familiar with data governance tools and software
Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with Master employees and suppliers based in our offices in Ontario, Western Canada and Maritimes, and interactions in French with suppliers and employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in business, finance or IT
Minimum 5-8 years' experience in a data analysis, modeling or governance role

• Medical and dental coverage from day one, along with short and long-term disability protection
• Contribution to a collective registered retirement savings plan upon starting your role.
• Wellness spending account
• An employee assistance program including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Access to telemedicine from the beginning of your employment.
• Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.
• Early vacation program.

Master, for over 70 years
We lead in HVAC-R and have been recognized among Canada's best-managed companies since 2010. As the foremost private HVAC-R distributor in the nation, we have over 1,300 active employees across 55+ branches, 4 distribution centers, spanning from British Columbia to the Atlantic provinces, and 19 branches in the United States.
A Great Place To Work
At Master, we offer a dynamic, stimulating, and enjoyable environment. With a strong belief in healthy and open communication, we embrace a close approach with all our colleagues. Teamwork is integral to our values, and it is through it that we achieve our greatest successes.