Senior Data Governance Advisor

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About the role

Our growing team is looking for a Senior Data Governance Advisor!

What you'll do here:

1. Contributes to the data governance framework and its implementation:

   1. Defines and communicates data governance policies, standards, processes and guidelines in accordance related to subjects associated with data quality, data retention, data classification, compliance, accessibility and accountabilities.

   2. Coordinates and oversees communications, training and awareness material on data governance for all stakeholders.

2. Ensures the proper functioning and efficiency of data governance mechanisms and processes:

   1. Participates in the design, implementation and measures of data governance mechanisms, such as the business glossary, metadata management, data catalog, the data request process or the data classification tool.

   2. Generates novel solutions and creative ideas to solve problems.

   3. With little or no direction, analyzes and challenges processes and methodologies and, where appropriate, develops methods to improve them and increase quality.

   4. Ensures that their analysis is complete, meets the requirements and considers the impacts on the processes, stakeholders and systems involved.

   5. Proactively identifies issues and risks, demonstrates problem-solving skills and proposes different solutions for remediation that meet the needs.

   6. Provides change management support to the stakeholders: user guide, communication, planning, training, etc.

   7. Liaises between the business and various stakeholders such as IT or Legal.

   8. Considers stakeholder interests and demonstrates an expert level of domain knowledge.

   9. Can adapt the practices to the context of the assignment.

3. Acts as a subject matter expert on subjects associated with data governance:

   1. Support and advise projects or business stakeholders on data governance subjects, including data governance principles.

   2. Shares technical expertise on processes, technologies and evolving standards and best practices (SME).

   3. Monitors and watches for new developments in the field.

   4. Mentors and coaches teammates.

   5. Onboard and support data governance owners, leaders and stewards into their role.

4. Participates in the strategy and roadmap definition and implementation, supported by best practices and market benchmarking:

   1. Helps the team estimate and plan the efforts required to complete large and complex projects.

   2. Works closely with the Product Owner and team members to write user stories and define acceptance criteria.

   3. Assists in producing estimates to meet time/cost/quality objectives, with the project manager, for project level estimates, including the efforts of other teams.

   4. Can find criteria for estimation, even with limited information.

   5. May be required to contribute to project management.

What you bring to the table:

1. Utilizing communication and adaptation skills to deliver excellence:

   1. Mastery of communication techniques and knowledge of their use according to the context (validation, reformulation, feedback, visualization) in both face-to-face and virtual meetings.

   2. Ability to clearly and concisely summarize findings and work in progress.

   3. Ability to adapt the level of language (verbal and written) and the content of the message to the type of stakeholder.

   4. Experience in leading effective meetings and presentations even in difficult situations.

   5. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, locally and remotely.

   6. Influence and persuasion skills.

   7. Ability to use strategies to overcome obstacles and work effectively in uncertain contexts.

   8. Ability to provide arguments to gain user acceptance and propose enhancements for continuous improvement.

   9. Ability to change assignment topics easily.

   10. Ability to handle issues that are not related to past experience.

   11. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

   12. No Canadian work experience required; however, must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

1. A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

2. An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

3. An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

4. Flexible work arrangements

5. Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

6. An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

7. Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

8. A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

9. Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

10. Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

11. A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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