Government

Senior Data Scientist

Toronto, ON · Hybrid · Contract

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Rate

CAD $85–$95/hr

Duration

152 days

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Required skills

Informatica Data Governance & Catalog
Informatica Data Catalog
Metadata Management
SQL
Data Lineage
Master Data Management
Data Quality
Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)

About the role

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications

5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
2+ years of hands-on Informatica experience.
Experience implementing one or more of:
Informatica Data Catalog
Informatica Data Governance & Catalog
Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
Informatica Data Marketplace
Strong understanding of:
Data Governance frameworks
Metadata Management
Master Data Management concepts
Data Quality principles
Data Lineage
Experience integrating Informatica with cloud and on-premises data sources.
Proficiency in SQL.
Experience working in Agile project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure Cloud.
Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data governance principles.
Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and marketplaces.
Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Informatica certification(s) considered an asset.
Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.

Deliverables

Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC.
Configure metadata ingestion and cataloging for priority data assets.
Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows.
Implement data lineage and data discovery capabilities.
Configure Data Marketplace functionality for pilot use cases.
Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
Support transition from POC to production implementation.

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Strong documentation and requirements analysis capabilities.
Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery and outcomes.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC)
Informatica Data Marketplace
Informatica EDC (Enterprise Data Catalog)
Azure Data Factory
Power BI
Data Quality and Data Observability tools
API integrations and metadata automation

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Skills - 50%
Databricks/Azure - 25%
Informatica - 25%

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