Who We Are Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry‑leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.Who You Will Work With The vacant Data Governance, Senior Specialist role will report to the Leader, D&A Strategy and Advisory. We are seeking a Data Governance, Senior Specialist to provide enterprise leadership for Interac’s data governance capabilities, ensuring data is managed as a strategic, trusted, and well‑governed asset across the organization.What You Will DoDevelop metrics and KPIs to monitor data governance compliance as well as reporting to gauge the health and maturity of the data governance program.In collaboration with subject matter experts and data stewards, define and implement data governance policies, standards and to ensure enterprise data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable.Support metadata management activities for data and models (AI/ML) ensuring that critical data and models are identified, classified and recorded in the Enterprise Metadata Management Tool (Alation).Support the maintenance of data lineage, data dictionary and data catalog for the Analytics Environment.Improve data quality management through collaboration with key stakeholders (data stewards, technical custodians) and expediting the resolution of data quality issues through appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.Support data retention activities and ensure that legal and reputational risks are mitigated through appropriate controls.Support data management and model risk management activities ensuring that frameworks and roadmaps are implemented and executed.Effectively manage change and communication including data governance principles and processes to data community.What You BringA degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering or Information Management or a related field.3-5 years of formal Data Management, Data Governance, Risk or Compliance experience.Experience in using a data management tool like Alation, Informatica, Collibra.Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.Strong analytical skills and well‑developed critical thinking.Ability to adapt to change and to detect and respond to evolving business needs.Quick learner with curiosity and motivation for continuous learning.Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly and concisely to a non‑technical audience.Proactive and result‑oriented approach with the ability to initiate change and take ownership.Must be detail oriented and highly organized.Understands the factors influencing our business and can integrate the various competing needs to ensure success for their group. Approach problems from a business perspective.Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.Ability to work in teams and independently, influence others and manage conflict.Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity.What We’re Offering The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, and you will also be eligible for our short‑term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job‑related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well‑being and future, and includes:Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge.Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits coverage for peace of mind.Market‑leading employer‑funded RRSP program to invest in your future.Flexible hybrid work model for better work‑life balance.Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family.Pregnancy and parental leave top‑up to support growing families.Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact.Additional Pre‑Employment Requirements To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include: Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross‑Check, Public Safety Verification, 5‑year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.Equal Opportunity Employer Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at We will work with you to meet your needs.Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. 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