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Principal Software Engineer
OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
Toronto, ON
…and Senior Software Engineers. Working across Development, Architecture, QA, DevOps, Security, business teams, and delivery partners, the role guides engineering execution from discovery…
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- Full-time
Implement and integrate front-end, back-end, and database components, ensuring optimal performance and security.
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Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor Essex County
Windsor, ON
…regulations, as well as client-data reporting systems and system…
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Director of Engineering Process & Business Systems
Johnson Controls
AB · SA - Edmonton Orion
- Full-time
Own the engineering operating architecture across product development, release, change management, manufacturing integration, and lifecycle support.
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Senior Software Engineer
Wellington Management
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
architectural decisions; mentor engineers; and promote engineering practices that improve quality, security,
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Technical Architect
Millennium Software and Staffing Inc
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are currently looking for an experienced " Box Platform Security " Consultant to join our team on a contract basis.
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Full Stack Developer
PwC Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding…
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Data Governance Analyst – Data Strategy
Affinity
Burnaby, BC
- Contract
Sound understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data integration, data warehousing, and enterprise data platforms.
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Design innovative online services with an emphasis on fault tolerance, scalability, and security
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Technical Analyst, Data, Compliance and Financial Solutions
FCC / FAC
Regina, SK · FCC Tower
- Full-time
Configure, maintain and support SaaS compliance applications used by FCC’s Risk team within established architecture and security standards
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Azure Cloud Engineer - Senior Consultant
EY
Toronto, ON
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Senior Software Engineer in Test, Android
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Toronto, ON
Define and own the Android test automation strategy and framework architecture for Okta Verify and its SDKs.
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Director, Citizen Development & Employee Technology Experience Pod Owner
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Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, ON
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Microsoft 365 Modern Work Senior Consultant
Protiviti
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Assessing and preparing SharePoint environments for migration to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business, including content analysis, architecture review, and remediation planning.
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Brampton, ON · Caledon, ON
- Part-time
Can Sell certification required
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Senior/Staff Software Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Canada
- $210,000 to $260,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
Wellington Management
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
architectural decisions; mentor engineers; and promote engineering practices that improve quality, security,
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- Full-time
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Senior Manager, AI Solutions
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- Full-time
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Senior Projects Manager, Major Projects
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- Full-time
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Senior Enterprise Architect
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- Full-time
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Senior Business Systems Analyst
Cogniify
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…initiatives. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, security, development and QA teams to translate technical needs into clear requirements, practical workflows and…
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CRM & CDP Technical - Integration Analyst (Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Bloomreach Customer Data Platform (CDP)
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Montreal, QC
Hybrid work model: Corporate Mandate of 4 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + 4th day of your choice) and 1 day from home

Affinity

Data Governance Analyst – Data Strategy

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Contract

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Description

On behalf of our public-sector client, Affinity is seeking a Data Governance Analyst – Data Strategy to play a key role in advancing the Commission's Data Strategy. Reporting functionally to the Manager, Data Governance, this position is responsible for supporting the analysis, development, and implementation of data governance initiatives and prioritized business use cases. Working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders, the successful candidate will help establish and mature data governance practices, improve data quality and accountability, and enable the effective management and use of data as a strategic organizational asset.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, prioritization, and delivery of data governance initiatives that align with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Implement and continuously improve the enterprise Data Governance Framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and decision-making structures.
Identify, assess, and mitigate data-related risks, issues, and governance gaps to improve the quality, integrity, and reliability of data assets.
Develop, maintain, and monitor data quality standards, rules, metrics, and remediation processes to drive continuous improvement.
Support compliance with data governance policies, privacy legislation, regulatory requirements, and records management practices.
Maintain enterprise data standards, business rules, metadata, data catalogues, glossaries, lineage documentation, and Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
Facilitate governance forums, stakeholder engagement activities, and cross-functional collaboration to promote alignment and accountability.
Provide subject matter expertise, guidance, training, and support to advance data literacy and adoption of data governance practices and tools.
Monitor and report on governance program performance, maturity, risks, and outcomes to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Deliverables

Data governance policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation.
Data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models for prioritized business domains and use cases.
Data quality rules, monitoring metrics, issue logs, and remediation plans.
Data governance assessments, gap analyses, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Governance artifacts, including business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata, data lineage, and data catalog content.
Critical Data Element (CDE) inventories and associated governance controls.
Data governance reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and maturity assessments.

Qualifications

Degree in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Considerable knowledge of data management principles and practices with a minimum of 5 years, including Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and related DAMA-DMBOK disciplines.
Experience implementing and supporting data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and compliance requirements within a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of data governance and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, or similar platforms.
Sound understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data integration, data warehousing, and enterprise data platforms.
Knowledge of data security, privacy, records management, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Proficiency with data management and analytical tools and technologies, including SQL, ETL processes, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and technical teams and present information to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to support organizational change and data transformation initiatives through collaboration, training, communication, and the adoption of new governance practices.
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, public sector).
Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance programs, including governance frameworks, data stewardship, metadata management, and policy development.
Occupational certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
Experience with data governance, metadata management, or data catalog platforms (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, or similar tools) is considered an asset.

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 14130

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Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of enterprise data governance initiatives, frameworks, policies, and prioritized business use cases. Establish data ownership and stewardship practices, improve data quality and compliance, maintain governance artifacts, and report on program performance and maturity.

Requirements

Requires a degree in information management, business, computer science, data analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience, along with at least five years of relevant data management experience. Candidates should have experience with governance frameworks and compliance, metadata and data quality practices, governance tools, data platforms, SQL and ETL, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

Data Governance
Data Strategy
Data Quality Management
Metadata Management
Data Stewardship
Data Architecture
Data Modeling
Data Integration
Data Warehousing
SQL
ETL Processes
Business Intelligence
Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management
Change Management

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Keywords

Data Governance
Data Strategy
DAMA-DMBOK
Data Quality
Metadata Management
Data Governance Framework
Data Stewardship
Data Ownership
Critical Data Elements
Business Glossary
Data Dictionary
Data Lineage
Data Catalog
Microsoft Purview
Collibra
Informatica
Data Architecture
Data Modeling
Data Integration
Data Warehousing
SQL
ETL
Business Intelligence
Privacy Legislation
Records Management
Regulatory Compliance
CDMP
DGSP
Data Literacy
Data Transformation

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