Data Governance Analyst
QuadReal · Toronto · $82,000–$90,000 (stated in the posting)
About QuadReal Property Group
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
Role Description
The Data Governance Analyst is the hands-on execution arm of the enterprise data governance function. Reporting to the Data Governance Lead, this role turns the standards, definitions, and priorities set by the Lead into implemented reality in the tooling: administering the data catalog and glossary, profiling and monitoring data quality, building and maintaining governance automation and integrations, and running the operational workflows that keep governed reporting flowing.
The role exists to support
i) the data governance team by carrying out the day-to-day build, configuration, analysis, and maintenance
ii) the design of adequate evidence for DQ controls with control owners that would satisfy audit requests
It suits someone technically strong and detail-oriented who is comfortable working from defined standards and escalating judgment calls rather than owning policy.
Key Responsibilities
Catalog & metadata operations
Administer the Microsoft Purview data catalog and business glossary day to day: load and maintain terms, domains, and entries in line with data governance standards.
Maintain metadata, lineage documentation, and versioning within the platform.
Data quality execution
Build, run, and maintain data quality scorecards; profile and validate data using SQL.
Monitor data quality metrics, flag threshold breaches, perform first-line triage and root-cause investigation, and escalate to data owners.
Governance tooling & automation
Develop and maintain governance tooling and integrations, including Purview automation and API integration.
Build and maintain workflow automations (e.g., Power Automate) supporting governance and reporting processes.
Analysis & support
Prepare data, tables, and supporting materials for stakeholder reviews and leadership reporting.
Compile and maintain control evidence (data quality control results and exception logs) to support SOC1 and audit requests
Document processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
Key Relationships
Data Governance Lead — manager; sets standards and priorities.
Business Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit –joint standard setting where data and business controls intersect
External tooling / integration consultants — as needed for automation and platform builds.
Business Data Stewards — data-level coordination and issue routing.
IT / Data Platform / Data Engineering — technical collaboration on ingestion, observability, and lineage.
Success Measures
Catalog and glossary entries maintained accurately and on schedule.
Data quality scorecard coverage and refresh reliability.
Automation uptime and measurable reduction in manual effort.
Turnaround time on data profiling and validation requests.
Control evidence complete and audit-ready when requested
Data issues triaged and routed within SLA.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2–5 years in data management, data quality, business intelligence/analytics, or data engineering.
Strong SQL skills for data profiling and validation.
Hands-on experience with a data catalog, metadata, or data quality tool (Microsoft Purview strongly preferred; Collibra, Informatica, or Alation an asset).
Experience with workflow automation (e.g., Power Automate) and comfort with REST APIs and integration work.
Microsoft Fabric and/or Power BI experience an asset.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
Experience in real estate, investment management, or financial services an asset.
Able to work from defined standards and translate between technical detail and governance requirements.
Awareness of internal controls or audit-evidence concepts (e.g., SOC1, ITGCs) an asset
Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK concepts an asset.
This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization.
The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $82,000-$90,000.
Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off.
The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada as the company does not provide work permit sponsorship for this role.
Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.
QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.
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