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Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. Hybrid Role Toronto, ON About the role: As a Data Governance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting our enterprise data governance journey as we build a global property and client intelligence program on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Reporting to the Data Governance Manager and collaborating with data engineers and architects, you will help bridge the gap between technical execution and business policy. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical skills and growing governance knowledge to help shape the integrity, security, and usability of our global data assets. Manage the technical metadata repository and business glossaries to ensure our global data assets are easily discoverable. Profile global datasets to identify anomalies, measure data quality, and determine root causes of issues, and support automated remediation workflows. Assist in drafting, implementing, and enforcing data standards, naming conventions, and data classification policies across the organization. Analyze and triage data-related incidents across multiple systems. Collaborate with domain experts to define and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs) for core property, transaction, and client records. Support the transition from regional, legacy database environments to our unified global platforms. Identify opportunities to automate manual governance processes, streamlining operational workflows for engineering and business teams. Compile and report on governance metrics and KPI dashboards to demonstrate program progress and data quality improvements to leadership. Engagement & Adoption Support collaborative workshops with business lines and regional data leads to align on consistent global data definitions. Help develop training materials and documentation to empower and upskill our network of global business data stewards. Promote a data-driven culture and active stewardship by serving as a supportive liaison between business units and technical teams. Possess strong SQL querying skills and hands-on experience executing data profiling within a cloud-based data warehouse. Have a solid understanding of core data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data cataloguing concepts. Skilled at translating complex technical constraints into clear, business-friendly explanations, and vice-versa. Experience in configuring and managing Google Cloud Dataplex for automated policy enforcement and data profiling Awareness of data privacy principles (e.g., PIPEDA, and GDPR) Possess or working towards professional certifications in data governance (such as CDMP) Have some experience working within an established or growing data governance program. Understanding of real estate industry terminology. Experience with process documentation or workflow tools. Have experience working closely with data engineering and architecture teams to embed governance into the data pipeline. What you bring: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as: Information Systems, Business, Finance, or Economics, Data Analytics or Computer Science A minimum of 2 years of experience in data governance, data quality management, or general data analyst roles is required. Data or technology certifications, examples may include: Foundational data analytics & querying Have successfully collaborated within matrixed organizations to harmonize data across multiple regions and/or lines of business. Relevant cloud or data governance certifications (e.g., CDMP) Data governance frameworks and data privacy knowledge Problem solving Initiative and continuous learning Collaboration Relationship building Ownership and accountability Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is, Colliers disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Hybrid Role Toronto, ON Approximate Salary Range for Role: $84,250 to $95,000 CAD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. Apply now: Ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career journey? Join us by applying directly through LinkedIn or visit www.collierscanada.com/careers. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com. #LI-WM1 #LI-Hybrid What we offer: Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact. Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being. Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com. We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.
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Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. Hybrid Role Toronto, ON About the role: As a Data Governance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting our enterprise data governance journey as we build a global property and client intelligence program on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Reporting to the Data Governance Manager and collaborating with data engineers and architects, you will help bridge the gap between technical execution and business policy. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical skills and growing governance knowledge to help shape the integrity, security, and usability of our global data assets. Manage the technical metadata repository and business glossaries to ensure our global data assets are easily discoverable. Profile global datasets to identify anomalies, measure data quality, and determine root causes of issues, and support automated remediation workflows. Assist in drafting, implementing, and enforcing data standards, naming conventions, and data classification policies across the organization. Analyze and triage data-related incidents across multiple systems. Collaborate with domain experts to define and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs) for core property, transaction, and client records. Support the transition from regional, legacy database environments to our unified global platforms. Identify opportunities to automate manual governance processes, streamlining operational workflows for engineering and business teams. Compile and report on governance metrics and KPI dashboards to demonstrate program progress and data quality improvements to leadership. Engagement & Adoption Support collaborative workshops with business lines and regional data leads to align on consistent global data definitions. Help develop training materials and documentation to empower and upskill our network of global business data stewards. Promote a data-driven culture and active stewardship by serving as a supportive liaison between business units and technical teams. Possess strong SQL querying skills and hands-on experience executing data profiling within a cloud-based data warehouse. Have a solid understanding of core data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data cataloguing concepts. Skilled at translating complex technical constraints into clear, business-friendly explanations, and vice-versa. Experience in configuring and managing Google Cloud Dataplex for automated policy enforcement and data profiling Awareness of data privacy principles (e.g., PIPEDA, and GDPR) Possess or working towards professional certifications in data governance (such as CDMP) Have some experience working within an established or growing data governance program. Understanding of real estate industry terminology. Experience with process documentation or workflow tools. Have experience working closely with data engineering and architecture teams to embed governance into the data pipeline. What you bring: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as: Information Systems, Business, Finance, or Economics, Data Analytics or Computer Science A minimum of 2 years of experience in data governance, data quality management, or general data analyst roles is required. Data or technology certifications, examples may include: Foundational data analytics & querying Have successfully collaborated within matrixed organizations to harmonize data across multiple regions and/or lines of business. Relevant cloud or data governance certifications (e.g., CDMP) Data governance frameworks and data privacy knowledge Problem solving Initiative and continuous learning Collaboration Relationship building Ownership and accountability Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is, Colliers disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Hybrid Role Toronto, ON Approximate Salary Range for Role: $84,250 to $95,000 CAD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. Apply now: Ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career journey? Join us by applying directly through LinkedIn or visit www.collierscanada.com/careers. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com. #LI-WM1 #LI-Hybrid What we offer: Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact. Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being. Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com. We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.