Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Data Governance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to our clients, guiding them through the development, implementation, and maturation of their data governance programs to achieve operational efficiency. Your primary focus will be on building robust governance frameworks by engaging with business and technical teams, defining clear policies, and ensuring strong business engagement to help our clients treat their data as a strategic asset. Your ability to engage, advise, and influence will ensure that governance is not just a policy on paper, but a way of working that supports better decision‑making, operational excellence, compliance, and long‑term business success. What you’ll get to do Consult and Advise: Partner with a diverse portfolio of clients to assess their current data landscapes, identify governance gaps, and design tailored data governance strategies. Framework & Policy Development: Lead the creation and implementation of data governance frameworks, including data standards, policies, and procedures that align with client business objectives and industry best practices. Business Engagement: Act as a liaison between business and technical teams. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings with client stakeholders at all levels to build consensus, define roles (e.g., data owners, stewards), and foster a data‑driven culture. Program Implementation: Guide clients through the practical steps of rolling out a data governance program. This includes establishing governance councils, defining success metrics, and creating communication plans. Metadata and Data Lineage: Support the business and technical team in the creation and upkeep of metadata repositories and lineage documentation to improve data transparency, traceability, and understanding. Data Quality Management: Assist clients in monitoring and improving data quality by defining rules, tracking metrics, and supporting issue resolution to ensure data is accurate, complete, and reliable. Data Security and Compliance: Help enforce data access controls, privacy policies, and compliance requirements in the data pipeline to protect sensitive information and meet regulatory standards. Risk & Compliance: Help clients navigate regulatory (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and other compliance requirements, ensuring their data governance policies mitigate risk. Tooling & Technology: Advise clients on selecting and implementing data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Ataccama, data.world) to automate and streamline their programs. What you’ll bring Minimum 12‑15 years of experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies for multiple organizations. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence senior‑level stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to understand complex client challenges and propose effective, scalable solutions. Technical knowledge across modern data ecosystems , including experience with data cataloging, metadata management, data quality tools, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift). Familiarity with data regulations and industry compliance standards. A collaborative and consultative mindset , with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders, build trust, and guide them through governance adoption. A problem‑solving attitude , proactively identifying data risks or gaps, and working creatively to implement practical, scalable solutions. A commitment to continuous learning , staying up to date on new technologies, and governance trends to keep your practices modern and effective. Fluency in French. Additional Assets Certifications such as CIMP (Certified Information Management Professional), CDS (Certified Data Steward), and CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) are highly desirable. Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. What we work with Data Catalog and Data Governance tools (Secoda, Atlan, Ataccama, data.world) Industry‑recognised models such as DAMA or DCAM, alongside organisational policies, guidelines, and data standards. What’s in it for you? We will offer you a competitive compensation and benefits package that values our people above all. We are a 100% remote organisation; team members can work from the comfort of their homes and anywhere abroad where they are entitled to work for up to 3 months per year. We are strong believers of work‑life integration, and we offer a flexible schedule so that our team can manage their own workload and still be there for family and loved ones. We offer 4 weeks of vacation annually, in addition to paid personal and sick days, so that our team can unwind, recharge, and enjoy time away for hobbies and family. We provide a monthly bring‑your‑own‑device allowance for each team member to choose the computer and phone of their preference (and it is theirs to keep afterwards). We strongly believe in professional growth, so we are continuously educating ourselves with regular lunch & learns and industry events, and we invest in professional development and industry‑based certifications for everyone in our team. We constantly encourage everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and try new things, so we dedicate time each month to work on non‑client work and collaborate on new innovative ideas, and we reward people who experiment and take risks. We enjoy getting together and we promote co‑working days and social events in our main locations on a regular basis. Equal Opportunity & Hiring Conditions We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered for employment, and if selected, you must complete a criminal and credit background check to be hired. Compensation for this role depends on various factors, including seniority, skill level, and location. Compensation structures may also differ based on the type of engagement—contract rates vary from full‑time employee salary ranges. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr