Master Data Analyst

The Opportunity

The Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) branch within the Procurement Management Division (PMD) of the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Supply Chain modules within an Oracle Cloud based system.

The SCE branch is seeking up to two positive, innovative, highly motivated and detail-orientated professionals to join our Inquiry and Enabling Services unit as Master Data Analysts.

The Master Data Analyst is responsible for governing and maintaining the integrity of master data fields for the supply chain module for the Government of Saskatchewan. This role ensures that data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business needs, enabling effective decision-making and operational efficiency. The Analyst will lead the development and enforcement of data governance policies, manage master data lifecycle activities, and collaborate with stakeholders to support data-driven initiatives.

The Role is responsible for

• Develop and maintain master data governance frameworks, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across the organization.
• Establish and enforce policies that safeguard data integrity, oversee supply chain related master data, and manage key parameters for creating and maintaining entities.
• Monitor data quality using defined metrics, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure data is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Review, validate, and approve new master data requests and changes, ensuring proper attributes, naming conventions, and alignment with organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support seamless data integration, resolve issues, and understand data needs.
• Manage and execute Year End activities for Requisitions and Purchase Orders, ensuring timely closeout, cleanup and compliance with financial and procurement requirements.
• Optimize and streamline data management processes, enhance lifecycle practices and improve operational efficiency.
• Create reports and maintain documentation, provide user training, and continuously audit master data to ensure it remains current and compliant.

Job Capabilities

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of

• Accounting principles and procedures.
• Impacts of poverty and socio-economic issues.
• Communications theories, principles and techniques.
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Facilitation techniques
• Project management techniques
• Operate and repair equipment
• Programming languages (e.g. Python, Java)

You will have demonstrated the ability to

Research, identify specifications, create, format and maintain reports from a reporting database using Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI) reporting software,

Create a variety of detailed, accurate and clear (technical) material such as user procedures and report requirements documentation; training materials; project plans; status reports; requests for proposals; feasibility studies; and recommendations, at a level appropriate to the target groups,

Deliver/facilitate training sessions, presentations and workshops for a variety of client groups relating to the use of reporting software,

Verbally and in writing, communicate technical information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals in a clear, accurate and understandable manner,

Independently prioritize and organize one's own workload to meet tight deadlines and successfully complete projects in a changing environment,

Work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment to establish, build and maintain positive working relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met;

Identify, explore and evaluate options on data, processes and methodologies and information technology to make feasible recommendations; and

Update, edit, retrieve, maintain, merge, format and transmit information/data using a variety of hardware, software and electronic systems with speed and accuracy within tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience in Oracle master data management, reporting and analytics.
• Strong background in accounting, reporting, and supply chain management.
• Proficient in Oracle ERP Suite and BI Publisher.
• Excellent, problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills along with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience creating, formatting, and editing a variety of documents utilizing various software applications within tight and specific timelines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.

Job Skills

Communication (Level C)

Critical Thinking (Level C)

Digital Skills (Level C)

Interacting with Others (Level C)

Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)

Managing Self (Level C)

Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)

Data Literacy (Level C)

Influence (Level C)

Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.