Data & AI Governance Analyst

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.
Job Title: Data & AI Governance Analyst
Location: Calgary, AB
Length: 12-Month contract to start
Rotation: Mon-Fri 8hrs a day
Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Data & AI Governance Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in establishing and maintaining data governance policies, ensuring data quality, compliance, and proper data management practices across the organization. This role requires collaboration with various business units to support data stewardship and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Enterprise Data & AI Governance Framework – Contribute to the development, maintenance, and communication of data and AI standards, policies, and procedures, including the creation and upkeep of the business glossary to ensure clarity and consistency, while maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
• Enable and Support Data Stewardship – Onboard, train, and guide Data Stewards on DQ concepts, tools, and governance best practices, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Implement and Maintain Data Quality Framework – Support the setup, execution, and ongoing optimization of data quality processes across business domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance standards.
• Define and Manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs) – Collaborate with domain data stewards to identify, document, and operationalize CDEs in line with governance, compliance, and business priorities.
• Develop and Optimize DQ Rules and Queries – Design, review, and refine data quality rules, queries, and improvement plans to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable data across systems.
• Build and Manage Data Quality Dashboards – Create and maintain dashboards to monitor data health, track KPIs, and provide actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders.
• Document Processes and Maintain SharePoint Resources – Create, update, and organize process documentation, user guides, and governance assets within SharePoint to ensure centralized, easy access for stakeholders.
• Data and AI literacy – Assist with designing and delivering targeted training, resources, and communications that enhance understanding of data governance principles and the responsible use of AI across diverse user groups.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data & AI governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Experience with data quality tools and metadata management is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of reporting tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Experience with Databricks
• Knowledge of SAP
• Certification in data governance (e.g., DGSP) is an advantage.

Apply here or send your resume to trevor.parlee@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.