Specialist, Data Services

About us

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists in our IT department within the Metals division for a Specialist, Data Services. The purpose of this position is to ensure the effective management and governance of Sherritt’s data assets, while safeguarding data integrity, quality, and security.

Our standard work schedule includes a full-time on-site presence to foster collaboration and community. We recognize the importance of flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

The successful candidate may be based in either our Fort Saskatchewan or Calgary office.

In this role, you will be accountable for :

• Leading the development and execution of the annual data governance plan in alignment with organizational strategy and business priorities.
• Overseeing enterprise data governance activities and serving as the primary liaison between the Data Governance Committee, data owners, data stewards, and business stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with data governance standards, policies, and applicable regulations by identifying and managing data-related risks and monitoring regulatory changes.
• Driving continuous improvement in data quality, integrity, and trust, and supporting effective data stewardship across the organization.
• Providing subject matter expertise and advisory support on data governance, data management, compliance, security, and data use.
• Embedding data governance principles into business initiatives, projects, and technology solutions through collaboration and consultation.

Skills and attributes for success :

What we offer :

Application deadline : The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.