The analyst will review, validate, and cleanse complex datasets within an Excel-based repository to ensure accuracy and integrity. Key tasks include cross-referencing development application records and documenting data quality issues to support a modernization initiative.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–5 years of experience in data quality or governance and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical documentation such as site plans and planning reports.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Contract

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Skills

Data Validation
Data Cleansing
Data Analysis
Data Governance
Microsoft Excel
Data Reconciliation
Quality Control
Records Management
Document Review
Problem Solving
Technical Documentation
Data Migration

Benefits

Potential for 6-month extension
Primarily remote work environment
Opportunity to contribute to a significant data quality and modernization initiative
Supportive recruitment and onboarding process

Minimum pay

Maximum pay

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

HOUR

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Microsoft Excel
Data Quality
Data Validation
Data Cleansing
Data Governance
GIS
Planning Databases
Records Management
Data Reconciliation
Data Migration
Development Applications
Gross Floor Area
Public Sector
Municipal Data
Quality Control

Original job description

Job ID: 14399

Job Title: Intermediate Data Quality Analyst

Contract Length

Location: Hybrid – Peel Region, ON (primarily remote; onsite as required)

Vacancy Type

Federal Government Clearance Level Required:

New Position

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About Us

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking an Intermediate Data Quality Analyst for a 6-month contract opportunity. This role will support a comprehensive data quality improvement initiative focused on modernizing development application tracking and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of complex datasets.

The successful candidate will have strong data validation, cleansing, analysis, and documentation skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and exceptional attention to detail.

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Position Summary

The Intermediate Data Quality Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, validating, cleansing, updating, correcting, and maintaining information within a large, complex Excel-based repository.

The role will involve extensive document review, data validation, cross-referencing, reconciliation, and quality control. The successful candidate will review development application records and source documentation, identify discrepancies and missing information, track changes across multiple submissions, and ensure data meets established business requirements and quality standards.

This position is primarily remote, with attendance at the office required for training, meetings, onboarding, and offboarding as needed.

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Key Responsibilities

Review and validate development application files and supporting documentation from 2021 onward.
Verify and update application descriptions, status information, dates, and milestone events.
Review application forms, planning reports, site plans, approval notices, clearance letters, registration documents, and related records.
Extract and validate residential unit counts by housing type and gross floor area (GFA) by land-use classification.
Compare successive application submissions and document changes to units, GFA, and development scope.
Identify and resolve data discrepancies, duplicates, missing information, and inconsistencies.
Cross-reference related development applications and associated records to verify data accuracy.
Perform data reconciliation and quality control activities in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Enter validated information into tracking spreadsheets and database systems.
Maintain progress tracking records and workload reporting tools.
Support the cleanup and migration of historical development application information.
Document findings, corrections, assumptions, and data quality issues.
Flag records requiring clarification, escalation, or further investigation.
Ensure data governance standards and naming conventions are consistently followed.

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Required Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in data quality, data analysis, data validation, data cleansing, or data governance roles.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including filtering, sorting, data validation, reconciliation, and analysis techniques.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and correcting large, complex datasets.
Experience identifying, investigating, and resolving data discrepancies, duplicates, missing information, and data integrity issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and validate large volumes of information.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience documenting findings, corrections, assumptions, and data quality issues.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet established timelines.
Ability to interpret plans, charts, forms, reports, and technical documentation.
Strong organizational and records management skills.
Ability to manage large volumes of repetitive work while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with GIS or GIS-related datasets.
Experience with planning databases or development application tracking systems.
Experience with records management or document management systems.
Experience working with municipal or public-sector data.
Familiarity with data governance standards, data reconciliation, and historical data cleanup or migration initiatives.

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Compensation

Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00 / hour

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Benefits

Contract opportunity with potential for a 6-month extension.
Primarily remote work environment with limited onsite attendance as required.
Opportunity to contribute to a significant data quality and modernization initiative.
Supportive recruitment and onboarding process.

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Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.

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Application Submission Details

Submission Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 5:00pm EST

How To Apply

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Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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