TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer, and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest-growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform’s suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion, and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync’s diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage, and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and power sport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Reporting to the Vice President, Enterprise Data Management – the Lead, Enterprise Data Steward will be instrumental in advancing our Data Governance framework, expanding our data catalog, and promoting a data-centric culture across the organization. This role involves supporting the strategic direction of operationalizing governance policies, building a community of practice through advocacy & stewardship and requires hands-on involvement in the development and implementation of data management practices. 

•Build a comprehensive process of populating and maintaining accurate and current data within the data catalog.

•Create and manage enterprise view of Metadata (definitions of business terminology / valid data values) to ensure clarity and utility for all enterprise data.

•Collect specifications on how data should be managed & collaborate with Business Data Stewards to formulate them into a set of processes and procedures to use.

•Develop and administer organization-wide data standardization practices to ensure data consistency and reliability.

•Tackle complex data-related problems, devising and implementing enterprise solutions to enhance data management practices.

•Establish a comprehensive user support framework, including training and resources, to facilitate efficient use of company data.

•Gather user feedback and drive improvements to the data catalog’s usability and functionality.

•Act as the supporting advocate for data governance, promoting widespread access and understanding of data across the organization.

•Lead change management initiatives to encourage the adoption of new data practices and tools across various teams.

•Data Stewardship Council meetings - responsible for collecting issues, providing status updates, decision requests, and publishing the outcomes.

•Working with Privacy and Legal to ensure proper documentation of data classification is captured, maintained, and shared with technical stewards. 

•Communicate new processes and procedures that are published and listed in a newly created Data Governance/Data Stewardship communication portal.

•Design and execute a content strategy to educate stakeholders on best practices in data stewardship, including developing presentations and facilitating workshops.

•Engage with key stakeholders to align data stewardship goals with business objectives and to ensure cross-functional collaboration.

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or a field related to information, data management, analytics, or financial services.

•5-7+ years of experience in implementing enterprise level data governance and data management requirements. 

•Experience with data governance/quality tools.

•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written to effectively promote the importance of data quality and governance and to influence data practices across the organization.

•Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and negotiations across functions.

•Demonstratable experience of operating in a Data Governance framework that includes using, updating or creating data related policies, standards and procedures. 

•Proficiency in utilizing data profiling tools and methodologies, with a strong ability to promote and enforce data standardization.

•Skilled in documenting data lineage and maintaining detailed records of data sources.

•Experience in developing and delivering user support and training programs.

•Strong project management abilities to oversee data stewardship initiatives and ensure the achievement of objectives.