Data Governance Specialist

Location: Montreal (St. Laurent)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Description

The Data Governance Specialist plays a critical execution-focused role in supporting data governance and stewardship activities. This position is responsible for carrying out defined governance tasks, supporting data stewards, and ensuring data definitions, metadata, and quality metrics are accurately documented and maintained.

This role is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys hands-on data work, and thrives in structured environments where clear standards and collaboration are essential to improving data integrity and usability.

Execute Governance & Stewardship Tasks

• Maintain data glossaries, business definitions, metadata attributes, and related governance metrics.

• Execute assigned governance activities in alignment with established standards and processes.

Partner with Data Stewards

• Coordinate with data stewards to support definition reviews and documentation updates.

• Assist stewards by preparing materials, capturing updates, and ensuring changes are accurately recorded.

Support Data Integrity & Issue Resolution

• Document data requirements, analyze datasets, and assist with data integrity and quality checks.

• Investigate data-related issues and collaborate with stewards and technical teams to support remediation efforts.

Governance Meeting & Process Support

• Support governance and stewardship meetings by documenting discussions, decisions, action items, and next steps.

• Track follow-ups and assist with progressing governance work through defined workflows.

• Assist with data literacy materials and support awareness of governance standards and processes.

Metadata & Tool Collaboration

• Assist with data literacy materials and support awareness of governance standards and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, metadata management, or related disciplines.

• Ability to analyze data, document findings, and support issue investigation activities.

• Strong analytical stills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to an agile environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English-French

Preferred Qualidications

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across technical and business teams.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and follow structured processes and standards.

Benefits

• Group Insurance

• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Group RRSP

• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

• Sabbatical Leave

• Flex Time

• Enhanced Parental Leave

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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