Data Governance Analyst - Temporary

Date:
Feb 18, 2026

Location:

Pickering, ON, CA

Type of Position:
Temporary

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Min: $82,354.00

Salary Max: $97,524.00

Description:

Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand?

Become a Data Governance Analyst - Temporary Assignment up to 18 Months with MPAC

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.

You are a detail-oriented, analytical professional who values trusted, well-governed data; familiar with Data Governance tool such as Collibra. You combine technical insight, business acumen, and strong relationship-building skills to work effectively across teams and handle complex data-related matters. This role focuses on maintaining metadata, supporting workflow development, and coordinating day-to-day data governance operations. You’re comfortable working within established frameworks while identifying opportunities for enhancement and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
• Leadership that supports you
• An enterprise that embraces change
• A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

• Post-secondary education (college or university) in Business Administration, Data Management or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of property assessment–related experience, with strong knowledge of business processes and enterprise data structures
• Experience with data governance standards, policies, and best practices and tools
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Assessment Act, Municipal Act) and the ability to interpret contracts and agreements
• Familiarity with assessment terminology, property assessment and taxation legislation, and technology-based assessment products
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills to review, evaluate, and interpret data using software/languages like Power BI, Python, SAS, Java, SQL, etc
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and manage sensitive or non-compliance issues with sound judgment
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s data governance tools and framework, including policies, standards, procedures, workflows and quality controls
• Assist in maintaining the data governance roadmap and coordinating activities of the Data Governance Working Group
• Research systems and processes, profile data, and validate data quality requirements to improve operational efficiency
• Maintain and enhance data governance tools, metrics, and documentation to ensure transparency, traceability, and effective communication
• Monitor and track data change requests, ensuring compliance with governance workflows and change management processes
• Support compliance efforts by monitoring adherence to policies, standards, and key performance indicators
• Promote consistency, quality, integrity, and accessibility of shared data across the organization
• Provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to management based on governance metrics and best practices
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in data standardization and information management across the organization