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Job Title


Senior Data Governance Specialist


Company : TekRek


Location : banff, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At TekRek, were partnered with a leading data consultancy that helps enterprise clients transform how they manage, govern, and trust their data. This team sits at the intersection of business and technology, empowering organizations to turn governance principles into scalable, high-impact solutions.Theyre looking for a Senior Data Governance Specialist who can blend strategic governance expertise with strong technical execution across modern data platforms.In this role, you will:Drive the adoption of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices across diverse teams.Define and improve data quality standards, lineage, metadata, and ownership models.Configure and optimize data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Secoda, Atlan, data.world, Ataccama).Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed governance into daily operations.Develop dashboards and insights to monitor governance metrics, data quality, and compliance.Promote stewardship, accountability, and trust in enterprise data assets.Were looking for:Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large or complex organizations.Strong hands-on knowledge of data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality tools.Technical expertise with SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift).Experience with modern data workflows (dbt, Airflow, Prefect, Dagster).Strong communication and consultative skills for guiding both technical and business stakeholders.Certifications (CIMP, CDMP, CDS, or similar) are an asset.This is an incredible opportunity to join a modern data consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning helping organizations turn their data into a trusted, strategic asset