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Senior Data Governance AnalystEPCOR • Edmonton, Alberta
Senior Data Governance Analyst

Senior Data Governance Analyst

EPCOR • Edmonton, Alberta
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Senior Data Governance Analyst

Water Services – Linear Asset Operations

📍EPCOR Tower, Downtown Edmonton

🕒Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic insight? EPCOR Water Services is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead the development and implementation of a robust data governance program. This is a pivotal role that will shape how we manage, protect, and leverage data across our operations.

As the Senior Data Governance Analyst, you’ll :

  • Design and launch EPCOR’s data governance framework for Water Services.
  • Align data practices with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and our enterprise data strategy.
  • Champion a data-driven culture by establishing tools, procedures, and best practices that support long-term success.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’d Be Responsible For

Reporting to the Manager, Data Architecture, the Senior Data Governance Analyst plays a key role in shaping and advancing EPCOR Water Services’ (EWS) data governance strategy. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance—supporting EWS’s digital transformation and future-ready goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Data Governance Strategy

  • Design and implement a scalable, enterprise-wide data governance program.
  • Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability frameworks.
  • Establish best practices to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
  • Operationalize Governance Across EWS

  • Collaborate with business units to embed governance practices into daily operations.
  • Implement tools, frameworks, and change management strategies that support adoption.
  • Promote a data-driven culture through training, communication, and engagement with data stewards and citizen developers.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with business, IT, legal, and compliance teams.
  • Lead governance councils and working groups to align on policies and practices.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to embed governance into all data initiatives and ensure alignment with compliance, innovation, and security goals.
  • Monitor and Improve Data Quality

  • Define and implement data quality standards in collaboration with the EWS Data Governance Committee.
  • Monitor Key Quality Indicators (KQIs), conduct data profiling, and lead root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Ensure Data Integrity, Security, and Lifecycle Compliance

  • Implement governance frameworks that support secure, compliant data sharing and lifecycle management.
  • Oversee data retention, archival, and disposal practices in alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Optimize Governance Tools and Workflows

  • Provide technical expertise in configuring and optimizing data governance tools and workflows.
  • Continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and support analytics and business intelligence.
  • Advance Governance Maturity

  • Define and track KPIs related to governance adoption, data quality, and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM).
  • Drive continuous improvement through audits, feedback loops, and automation.
  • What’s Required to Be Successful

    To thrive in this role, you bring a combination of education, experience, and key behaviours that support effective data governance and management.

    Education & Experience

  • A degree in Information Management Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Governance, or Data Management from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data strategy.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with : Developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.Defining data quality rules and managing data stewardship activities.Leading cross-functional teams and engaging diverse stakeholders.Working with big data and enterprise data systems.
  • Experience in the public sector, utility sector, or municipal environments is considered an asset.
  • Technical & Professional Skills

  • Deep understanding of data governance concepts, data management practices, and data quality standards.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Proven ability to implement solutions in agile, fast-paced, and evolving environments.
  • Skilled in communicating complex data governance practices to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and change management capabilities.
  • Ability to influence, drive organizational change, and make informed decisions.
  • Experience in consulting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assets

    The following skills and experiences are considered beneficial :

  • Familiarity with modern cloud-based data architectures.
  • Experience with data governance tools and technologies.
  • Knowledge of spatial data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other geospatial data manipulation tools.
  • Other important facts about this job

    Jurisdiction : CSU52

    Class : P2

    Hours of work : 40 per week Typically Monday to Friday

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