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Identity Governance Analyst

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

Reporting to the Identity and Compliance Manager, the Identity Governance Analyst strengthens organizational security by designing, reviewing, and continuously improving access control processes ...

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What is the difference between Governance Manager vs Compliance Officer?

AspectGovernance ManagerCompliance Officer
Primary FocusOverseeing organizational governance frameworks, policies, and strategic complianceEnsuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies
CertificationsGRC certifications, such as CGEIT or CRISCCertifications like CCEP, CRCM, or CCEP-I
Work EnvironmentCorporate governance departments, boardrooms, strategic planning teamsLegal, risk, and compliance departments across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, financial, and public sectors for governance oversightCommon in banking, healthcare, and regulated industries for compliance management

The Governance Manager focuses on establishing and maintaining effective governance structures and policies, while the Compliance Officer concentrates on ensuring the organization complies with external laws and internal policies. Both roles are essential for organizational integrity but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

What does a governance manager do?

A Governance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure that an organization operates in compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. They work to ensure effective decision-making processes, risk management, and accountability across the organization. Governance Managers often liaise with senior leadership, board members, and various departments to ensure governance structures are aligned with organizational goals and best practices. Their role is crucial in maintaining transparency, managing risk, and fostering trust among stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a governance manager?

To thrive as a Governance Manager, you need a solid understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management, and typically a degree in law, business, or a related field. Familiarity with governance software (like Diligent or BoardEffect), risk management systems, and relevant certifications such as ICSA or CCEP are often required. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills help build consensus and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. These skills are vital to ensure that organizations operate ethically, transparently, and in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

How does a governance manager typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and effective policy implementation?

A Governance Manager works closely with various departments such as Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to develop, implement, and monitor organizational policies and procedures. They often facilitate cross-functional meetings, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and coordinate training sessions to ensure all teams understand and adhere to governance standards. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable steps for different business units. This role often acts as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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Identity Governance Analyst

Graham

Calgary, AB • Hybrid

Full-time

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Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we enable the systems and services that make construction possible. As part of our Corporate Services team, you’ll support impactful work across the region through expertise in HR Advisory, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, and more.

Here, your work has purpose. Your growth is supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here 

Graham is actively recruiting for an the Identity Governance Analyst.Reporting to the Identity and Compliance Manager, the Identity Governance Analyst strengthens organizational security by designing, reviewing, and continuously improving access control processes across enterprise systems. The role advises business and technical stakeholders on access governance, least-privilege principles, segregation of duties, and identity lifecycle processes. This position conducts periodic access reviews, supports audits, maintains documentation, assesses access-related risks, and helps ensure access remains appropriate throughout the employee lifecycle while working closely with Cybersecurity, IT, Human Resources, SAP teams, SuccessFactors administrators, and business leaders.

This role is based in our Calgary office, with hybrid work schedule

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site 

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute periodic user access reviews across enterprise systems, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SAP, SuccessFactors, and M365.

  • Analyze user access to identify excessive, inappropriate, orphaned, privileged, elevated, or misaligned access; validate access with business owners, system owners, and managers; manage exceptions; track remediation; and support audit or compliance follow-up.

  • Advise stakeholders on access control processes, identity governance controls, proposed access models, role designs, segregation of duties concerns, and access-related risks.

  • Identify, assess, and support the remediation or mitigation of segregation of duties concerns by working with business owners, system owners, and process stakeholders to resolve access conflicts, define appropriate mitigating controls, track outcomes, and support audit or compliance requirementsRecognize when access is not aligned with established processes or procedures, escalate concerns appropriately, ask clarifying questions, anticipate business needs, and recommend practical solutions.

  • Create and maintain procedures, SOPs, role ownership records, access review playbooks, role design standards, control documentation, and current-state/future-state process documentation.

  • Identify access governance gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses; recommend practical process improvements; and support the design, testing, and improvement of automated processes for access assignments, access reviews, remediation tracking, and reporting.

  • Support Microsoft Purview policies, including Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management; review related alerts; and escalate or track follow-up actions as required.

  • Monitor cybersecurity awareness training completion, follow up on overdue requirements, support compliance reporting, follow Cybersecurity escalation paths, respond to auditor questions, and demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviours aligned with Actively Caring and Road to Zero.

The Right Tools for the Job 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3–7 years of related experience in information technology, cybersecurity, help desk, systems administration, business analysis with exposure to identity and access management, cybersecurity governance, IT compliance, IT audit, information security, ERP environments, or work involving confidential and sensitive information.Experience with Entra Identity Governance, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP, and IT audit is an asset
  • Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity, identity and access management, audit, compliance, or information security certifications are assets.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Windows Active Directory account administration, Microsoft Entra Identity, ERP systems, SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central. 

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact hiring@jardeg.com for accommodation requests. 

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

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