Senior Analyst, Data Governance

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Data Governance plays a key role in advancing Canada Life’s enterprise data strategy by strengthening and operationalizing data governance practices across Canada Operations & Business Enablement (COBE). Working closely with the Director, Enterprise Data Enablement, this role balances data governance and business enablement, ensuring data is trusted, well-understood, and aligned to enterprise standards. The role also supports the implementation and ongoing management of data governance tooling, while applying structured, Agile ways of working and contributing to the delivery of data and application solutions that enable scalable, governed data use.

Requirements

• Experience supporting application development, data platform delivery, or technology implementations, including requirements gathering, testing, and release support
• 1–3 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
• Strong understanding of data governance principles (metadata, data quality, classification, privacy, access)
• Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills across business and technology teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps; working knowledge of SQL or Databricks is an asset
• Reliability Status Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience implementing and working with data governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra)
• Experience in financial services or insurance is an asset
• Data governance or Agile certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance data governance policies, standards, and processes aligned to enterprise strategy and regulatory requirements
• Drive adoption and execution of data governance practices across business and technology teams
• Lead hands-on activities within data governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra), including cataloging, classification, metadata, and glossary management
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure data assets are properly documented, classified, and aligned to enterprise information models
• Apply and manage sensitivity labels, data classification, and tagging in line with data and privacy standards
• Maintain and improve metadata (technical, business, operational) to support data discovery and usability
• Promote and execute data quality practices, including monitoring, reporting, and supporting issue resolution
• Support implementation of data and analytics solutions by contributing to requirements, testing, and validation to ensure governance is embedded in delivery
• Apply Agile ways of working, including backlog management, prioritization, and iterative delivery of governance and data-related enhancements
• Facilitate working sessions to define requirements, address blockers, and drive progress across governance and data initiatives
• Use tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar to track work and support delivery transparency
• Act as a connector across teams to surface gaps, improve governance adoption, and support priority data use cases
• Translate data governance concepts into practical, easy-to-use guidance for business stakeholders

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed