Job Description

Posting Closes On: September 1, 2023

Compensation: $93,491\xe2\x80\x93$116,864 per year base salary

Please note: Although this position is fully remote, there may be a requirement to travel to Edmonton or Calgary periodically.

Servus Credit Union is Alberta\'s largest credit union and is ranked #1 in Canada on Forbes\xe2\x80\x99 World\xe2\x80\x99s Best Banks list for 2022! Driven by cooperative values, one might even say we\'re member-obsessed \xe2\x80\x93 because helping our members feel good about their money through improved financial fitness builds better lives and stronger, more resilient communities.

Propelled by our aspirational values of being smart, gutsy and driven, Servus is growing, enhancing member and employee experience and shifting to a culture where we can easily deliver our best.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our ability to leverage data to drive information decision making. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Data Governance Analyst to join our dynamic team!

The Data Technology, Governance and Strategy team provide solutions, best practices, and support to all areas of the organization with data and information flowing in and out of the credit union.

As the expert Senior Data Governance Analyst, you are an informal expert responsible for ensuring the delivery of data management capabilities and data governance artefacts as well as lead and execute the data governance practices. You lead the data governance operations and coordinate with all stakeholders to mature Servus\'s data and information assets. Because you understand the stakeholder\'s information needs, you can articulate, lead, and prioritize those needs. Managing organizing and protecting Servus\'s data assets is critical in your role; therefore, you lead the implements of tools and practices required to do so. As the expert, you are the primary expert of the governance practices.

More specifically, the scope of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Engage with the Change Management and Communications teams to introduce new data governance capabilities or changes and updates
• Lead the identification and onboarding of data management roles like Stewards, Owners across Servus
• Conduct training, roadshows, lunch & learns to develop awareness of data governance and its practices
• Monitor Data Protection controls, identify gaps and recommend solutions in collaboration with Corporate Security, Privacy, and Risk Management groups
• Analyze data trends to ensure alignment with industry best practices and continuously improve data maintenance techniques within Servus
• Contribute to Servus culture needs through effective communications with all stakeholders
• Hands on experience working with technical solutions for data governance

Requirements

To qualify, you\'ll need at least the following:

• 5+ years previous management experience with data governance or data management practices
• Ability to work with technology configuration and creation of data quality rules
• Experience leading a data catalogue roadmap and guiding team direction
• Experience working in a fast-moving environment
• Understanding of how to break down data governance activities
• Your expertise must be:

• Excellent communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 written, verbal & presentation
• Excellent documentation skills
• Strong facilitation skills & negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate & influence stakeholders at varying levels within the organization
• Ability to lead teams and train others
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and analytical
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Aptitude & interest to learn about the business
• Strong time management skills

Although not required, the following experience and education/certifications are valuable assets:

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as healthcare, finance, or government
• Certificate in Data Management or Data Governance

Most importantly, we\'re looking for candidates who align with our values. We live our values in how we do business. We\'re not afraid to be different \xe2\x80\x93 in fact, we embrace our differences. We have a spirit that motivates us to give our best service to members every day. It\'s our values that attract many people to Servus \xe2\x80\x93 and keep them with us. We embrace our culture and heritage, and we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to the communities we serve and our efforts to build and maintain member loyalty. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

By creating a healthy and inclusive work environment and providing employees with the tools and supports they need, we help our employees achieve their potential. Servus is committed to providing a great place to work, and we invest in our employees by ensuring they have:

• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Benefits that lead the field
• A total rewards strategy that includes recognition for a job well done
• Learning options that support lifelong learning and career-building opportunities
• Opportunities and support for volunteering in local communities and abroad
• Support for employee fundraising through our annual corporate fundraising events and through several less formal initiatives led by our employees

Here are some of the benefits that our employees love:

• Financial benefits available immediately (reduced Loan and Credit Card rates, etc)
• Matched Retirement Savings program (Servus matches what you contribute)
• Annual flexible spending account to purchase additional health or personal wellness items
• More than Alberta standard vacation time to start and vacation purchase program for those years when you need more time off
• Incentive pay program
• Full package of health and wellness benefits

• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Benefits that lead the field
• A total rewards strategy that includes recognition for a job well done
• Learning options that support lifelong learning and career-building opportunities
• Opportunities and support for volunteering in local communities and abroad
• Support for employee fundraising through our annual corporate fundraising events and through several less formal initiatives led by our employees

As Servus, our employees are also members. This means you\'ll have all the benefits of being a member of the credit union including profit sharing, voting for the board of directors, and all of the services we provide \xe2\x80\xa6 with a few additional perks!

Additionally, Servus has introduced a new flexible hybrid work model which consists of a combination of working in the office and working remotely. The hybrid approach provides employees with more flexibility, while still allowing employees to connect in person and remotely and building upon the culture that makes Servus such a great place to work.

Next Steps

Click on the link below to apply for this amazing opportunity. If you\'re shortlisted, you\'ll hear from us after the posting closes. Should you require an accommodation during the application and selection process, send us a quick email at with the position and location you\'re interested in. Thanks for applying with Servus Credit Union; we look forward to learning about you and your experience!

Servus Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.

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