Snowflake Data Governance Lead

Job summary

Lead the implementation and ongoing operation of data governance practices across Snowflake, including standards, classification, metadata, lineage, data quality, and security controls. Document data architecture and flows, partner with business and technical stakeholders, integrate governance tools, and develop governance metrics and compliance controls.

Job details

Title: Snowflake Data Governance Lead Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)- 2 days onsite Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension/FTE) Overview We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Data Governance Lead, to support a strategic Asset & Wealth Management data initiative. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of data governance practices across Snowflake, ensuring data quality, lineage, classification, security, and compliance while partnering with business, data, and technology teams. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain Snowflake data governance standards and processes. Define and manage data classification, metadata, lineage, and data quality controls. Assess and document current-state data architecture, data flows, and governed data assets. Partner with business data owners, stewards, architects, and engineering teams to implement governance frameworks. Govern Snowflake security controls including RBAC, data masking, row-level security, and data sharing. Support integration with governance tools such as Alation, Manta, or similar platforms. Develop governance metrics, reporting, and operational controls. Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, and data governance standards. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Engineering. 3+ years of hands-on Snowflake experience. Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality. Experience with SQL, data modeling, and data architecture documentation. Experience managing sensitive data, including PII and confidential information. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Alation, Manta, Collibra, or similar governance tools. Wealth Management, Asset Management, or Financial Services experience. Experience implementing Snowflake security and governance controls. Exposure to enterprise data platforms, analytics, AI, or data product initiatives. Nice to Have Experience participating in Data Governance Councils or Snowflake COE initiatives. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for financial data.

What you’ll do

Lead the implementation and ongoing operation of data governance practices across Snowflake, including standards, classification, metadata, lineage, data quality, and security controls. Document data architecture and flows, partner with business and technical stakeholders, integrate governance tools, and develop governance metrics and compliance controls.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering, including at least three years of hands-on Snowflake experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, SQL, data modeling, architecture documentation, and sensitive-data management, along with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Snowflake
• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Data Engineering
• Data Classification
• Metadata Management
• Data Lineage
• Data Quality
• SQL
• Data Modeling
• Data Architecture
• Role-Based Access Control
• Data Masking
• Row-Level Security
• Stakeholder Management
• Alation

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting

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