Data Governance Analyst at GFL Environmental

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services companies in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise data governance, data quality, reporting, analytics, and business process initiatives. You will play a key role in developing data standards, monitoring data quality, and supporting accurate data use for decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance & Quality: Support enterprise data governance initiatives. Define validation rules for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. Present invalid data for review and recommend remediation measures.

• Documentation & Metadata: Document data definitions, ownership, and lineage across systems. Assist in maintaining metadata repositories, data catalogs, and process maps.

• Access & Compliance: Map business roles to system permissions for persona-based access management. Support data audits and maintain knowledge of data capture and storage regulations.

• Issue Resolution: Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies and collaborate with data stewards and system owners to implement corrective actions.

• Issue Resolution: Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies and collaborate with data stewards and system owners to implement corrective actions.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or data governance roles. Hands-on experience with large datasets, multiple data sources, and scripting tools for data manipulation.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field preferred. Certifications in data analytics, data governance, SQL, or AWS data tools are an asset.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of data quality, lineage, cataloging, master data, and stewardship principles. Knowledge of the AWS ecosystem (S3, Lake Formation, Glue) is an advantage.

• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:

• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off.

• Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages.

• Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Job Details

R36946

Business Systems Analyst

Canada