Data Quality Analyst - 6 Month Contract

We are looking for 2 Data Quality Analysts to join our Data Quality Analyst team for a six month temporary term position

Reporting to the Associate Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing GB and GRS plan member data and determine why the plan member did not collapse into the Master Data Management (MDM) and Salesforce. You will also provide immediate support regarding issues with plan member’s data that has not collapsed to group representatives and other internal business partners. You will provide these services by living Canada Life’s Purpose, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the identification and communication of data quality roles and accountabilities across the division
• Contribute to the development and execution of the risk’s data strategy that enables the most effective use of the data assets
• Share best practices and play advisory role to Risk Data Stewards around data quality management
• Partner with first line, other second line functions, and IS, to continuously manage the quality of risk data work with Risk Data Stewards to develop remediation plans when data quality issues are identified
• Collaborate with all groups within the risk to ensure alignment across data functions and on target delivery of the group’s goals
• Assist with increasing data governance awareness and capabilities across risk and the Corporation
• Manage the processes related to risk’s data quality program and it's expansion. Support the identification of data quality issues for resolution
• Ensure data is available, reliable, consistent, accessible, secure, and timely to support the mission and activities of the division
• Define and report on KPIs to measure data quality, including creation of summary dashboards
• Monitor data quality dashboards and where not in compliance, enforce data standards and policies across risk
• Establish, manage, and oversee on-going processes to monitor, assess and improve risk data quality and reliability by instituting controls over data across the organization
• Coordinate remediation of data quality issues with data providers and Risk Data Stewards and oversee data remediation processes to ensure data remediation plans are appropriately executed
• Establish an ongoing process, metrics and targets to ensure data quality, and define and monitor measures through the life cycle of data

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices of data management/quality
• Play role of change agent across the organization
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• Understanding of BCBS 239 Principles and their implications for risk data management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial services industry
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of risk data structures and data flows
• Your consent to a criminal background check and security screening for the Government of Canada Enhanced Security Clearance, at Canada Life's expense.
• Strong data process management skills
• Knowledge/experience of Data Quality/Management program
• Demonstrated communication and change management skills with the ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with regulators
• Undergraduate degree in business or related discipline or other professional related qualification
• Experience in risk data remediation and/or quality assessment
• Highly analytical with innovative approaches to solving data problems; tenacity to identify the root cause of data problems is essential

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Regina, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee  has the opportunity to  reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted .