Data Specialist

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive you passionate about turning data into actionable insights Were looking for a Data Specialist to join our dynamic Data Governance and Quality this role youll report directly to the Head of Data Governance and Quality and play a key part in shaping the future of data at Data Specialist will drive data analysis and uncover insights that power business decisions lead process improvements and enhance tools to support our strategic goals and collaborate across teams to strengthen the foundation of our Insights and Impact one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:As aData Specialist youll be at the heart of our data governance and management initiatives: Participate in data initiatives in performing data analysis to uncover insights and support business and validating data to ensure accuracy and reliability for critical process improvements and driving tools maintenance and enhancements within the data governance space. (Data Quality data access data issue and change management metadata)Defining KPIs and building Power BI dashboards to measure success and enable data-driven the implementation and adherence of data governance practices across the data artifacts and documentationWhat youll bring:3 years of experience in similar role2 years of experience on SQL and relational databases2 years of experience with Advanced Excel for analyzing data2 years of experience with programming/coding languages (Python PySpark)2 years of experience with or exposure to data quality and data governance practices2 years of experience with Power Apps Power Automate Power BI2 years of experience with Microsoft Azure technology and programming tools strongly preferredExperience in Business Analysis preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and present complex / technical concepts mindset and problem-solving approach; focus on bridging the gap between business and technical teams from a data in Insurance or Financial Services industry is an asset; specifically familiarity with insurance-specific data models and operational/business processes with experience in insurance core systems (e.g. policy administration claims management) is analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement; robust prioritization and organizational skills to remain focused on the key with displaying complex data in a simple intuitive formatWhats in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To:Head of Data Governance and QualityDepartment: Enterprise Data Insights and Impact - Data Governance Term:Permanent Full-Time