Data Governance Specialist

WHO WE ARE Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are: OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are building a talent pipeline for upcoming Data Governance Specialist opportunities for enterprise clients across various industries. This role will be responsible for establishing and advancing data governance practices that ensure enterprise data is trusted, secure, accessible, and aligned with business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders, data owners, data stewards, architects, analysts, and technology teams to develop governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support effective data-driven decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes.
• Establish and support data stewardship programs and data ownership models.
• Define governance controls for data quality, metadata, master data, lineage, privacy, and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address data quality issues and governance gaps.
• Develop and maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation.
• Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder workshops, and governance-related communications.
• Monitor adherence to governance policies and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Support data privacy, security, retention, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Partner with data architects, engineers, analysts, and business teams to embed governance practices into projects and solutions.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports to measure governance effectiveness and data quality.
• Promote data literacy and best practices across the organization.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, and master data management.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms and reporting environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience collaborating with both business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance programs.
• Hands-on experience with data governance and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, or Alation.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, including data cataloging, data lineage, data classification, compliance, and governance capabilities, is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of data architecture, data warehousing, analytics, and business intelligence concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Certifications such as CDMP, DAMA-DMBOK, Microsoft Data Certifications, or TOGAF are considered assets.

…AND YOU ARE... 

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER? We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions. If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner! To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day. Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. Join our growing team!