Senior Data Analyst

Technology is just the start. At SAIT, our IT Services team collaborates across the institution to shape smarter, more connected ways of teaching, learning and working. We’re strategic thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who turn big ideas into digital solutions that move SAIT forward. Join us and help build what’s next. 

 

Job classification: P2041 - Systems Analyst II

Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 

Hours per week: 37.5

Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Deadline to apply: 4:00 PM, September 15, 2026  

 

The Senior Data Analyst is a senior technical contributor within SAIT’s Data Governance Office, responsible for leading assigned data quality, data management, analytics, and governance implementation activities across the institution.

 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Data Management, the Senior Data Analyst is responsible for the assessment, improvement, and monitoring of institutional data quality. The position ensures trusted, well-governed data is available to support decision-making, operational excellence, compliance, and institutional objectives.

 

This role combines data governance, analysis, and data quality responsibilities to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional data. Responsibilities include handling data profiling, complex data quality investigations, remediation initiatives, stewardship activities, metadata management, and governance process improvements.

 

The role facilitates collaboration with data stewards, trustees, business stakeholders, data engineers, and technical teams to resolve data quality issues, gain alignment on business rules and data standards, promote data literacy, and ensure compliance with institutional data policies and standards.

 

 

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 

 

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 

- Excellent dining options on campus 

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 

 

And the perks keep on coming!  

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.