Data Governance Analyst

**Job Description**:
The Data Governance Analyst is part of the Enterprise Data Governance Team at Canada Life and plays an essential role the advancement of our data strategy. This role provides the opportunity to balance enablement of our business with the governance of our data assets to ensure the trust and protection of the data in our care.

**What you will do**
- Develop, maintain, and enhance our data governance policy, standards, processes and practices.
- Support the implementation and adoption of data governance across the enterprise
- Work with technology and business users to ensure our data is understood and reflected in our Data Inventory to enable people to find what they need when they need it.
- Define requirements and complete analysis as we build out our Connected Data Platform, connecting people to the data they need.
- Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness of the data governance organization with focus on operational efficiency and collaboration
- Translate a complex topic into simple and effective statements that have impact
- Raise visibility of strategic decisions, issues, risks, and milestones related to data initiatives
- Investigate, communicate, and report on areas of data risk
- Contribute to and promote excellence in data governance, a culture of innovation with data and data protection

**What you will bring**
- 3-5+ years of applied data governance experience
- Strong organizational Skills
- Expert in Microsoft products (PowerPoint and Excel)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Agile, practical, customer service-oriented mindset (doesn’t over complicate processes)
- Passionately curious and excited to learn new things
- Ability to work in a fast paced highly focused team
- Experience in financial services and insurance is an asset
- Data certification in Data Management or Data Governance an asset (e.g. DGSP or CDMP)
- Working knowledge of data governance and management technology an asset (e.g. Collibra, Microsoft Purview)

**_ Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg._**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_