Talent.com
Program Director, Data Governance - 5581
Program Director, Data Governance - 5581S.i. Systems • Regina
Program Director, Data Governance - 5581

Program Director, Data Governance - 5581

S.i. Systems • Regina
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Duration : 12 months to start

Location : Remote

  • Needs to be eligible for Reliability Status Clearance (Must have been in Canada for 5 years)

About the Role

Digital, Data and Analytics is one of the key pillars of Client for Life Strategy. Leveraging innovative digital capabilities powered by data, insights, and intelligence. We are looking for a motivated thought leader who will perform the role of Program Director.

What will you do?

As the Program Director for Data Governance you will be responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing the enterprise data governance and regulatory compliance programs related to OSFI Guidelines E-21 (Operational Resilience), E-23 (Model Risk Management) and Unstructured Data Governance Program,

This role ensures that the Sun Life’s data governance framework meets regulatory expectations, supports operational resilience, enables trustworthy risk data aggregation, and ensures the safe, secure, and compliant management of data across its lifecycle.

Your role will be crucial in translating regulatory expectations into actionable policies and controls, while fostering a data-driven culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead enterprise-wide compliance programs related to OSFI E-21 and E-23, focusing on data management, model risk data integrity, and resilience of critical data assets.
  • Serve as the primary regulatory liaison for data governance programs with Data Governance Leads to meet the requirements and millstones set out by OSFI, Internal Audit, and other assurance functions.
  • Translate regulatory expectations into actionable data management policies, standards, and controls.
  • Oversee readiness assessments, gap analyses, and remediation plans to ensure full alignment with E-21 and E-23 requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Enterprise Data Governance Regulatory Strategy, ensuring alignment with OSFI, NIST, HIPA and internal risk frameworks.
  • Oversee the governance of Critical Data Elements (CDEs) supporting critical operations, regulatory reports, and model risk processes.
  • Establish clear information ownership and stewardship structures across business units.
  • Ensure integration of data governance into Operational Resilience, Model Risk Management, and other regulatory programs and audits
  • Define and implement Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) policies covering data creation, usage, storage, retention, archival, and destruction.
  • Monitor processes for metadata management, data lineage, and data quality for regulatory programs and audits.
  • Integrate data governance risks into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
  • Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for data quality, availability, and resilience.
  • Support internal and external audits of data management and model data controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, incident reviews, and regulatory feedback.
  • Promote a data-driven culture of accountability and transparency
  • Deliver executive updates and regulatory reporting on data governance performance and compliance
  • Ensure that data governance supports Operational Resilience testing under OSFI E-21 (e.g., data loss, recovery, and third-party disruption scenarios).
  • Collaborate with the Model Risk Management team to ensure data integrity and traceability for model inputs, outputs, and validation (E-23 compliance).
  • Lead initiatives to enhance data risk management to meet regulatory requirements and audits.
  • What you need to succeed

  • 10+ years of experience in data governance, data risk management, or regulatory compliance within financial services
  • Strong knowledge of OSFI Guidelines E-21, E-23, and B-13
  • Jira, MS Office suite, Collibra, Sharepoint, Confluence
  • Experience with BCBS , PIPEDA, and other data and risk regulatory frameworks
  • Proven success leading enterprise data governance or data transformation programs
  • Expertise in data lifecycle management, metadata, and lineage technologies
  • Strong understanding of operational resilience, risk data aggregation, and data quality management
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Data Science, or Information Technology
  • Preferred skills

  • Professional certifications : CDMP, CISA, CIPP / C, or CRM
  • Deep understanding of data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation)
  • Familiarity with risk systems, data analytics platforms, and data architecture concepts
  • Strong project management and regulatory program delivery skills
  • Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise change
  • Strategic and regulatory mindset
  • Data and risk governance expertise
  • Leadership and influence across lines of defense
  • Operational and data resilience awareness
  • Analytical and structured problem-solving skills
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Program Director • Regina

    Similar jobs
    Program Manager — Lead Growth & Quality of Life

    Program Manager — Lead Growth & Quality of Life

    Karis Disability Services • Regina
    Full-time
    A leading service provider for individuals with disabilities is seeking a Program Manager in Regina, Canada.The role focuses on ensuring service effectiveness while promoting client relationships, ...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Managing Director / Senior Consultant - Aligned Labs

    Managing Director / Senior Consultant - Aligned Labs

    Aligned Labs • regina, sk, ca
    Part-time
    We are looking to expand our network of.AI models struggle with, as well as.Visit our website to learn more : .At Aligned, we partner with the world's leading AI labs to push the frontier of AI knowl...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Program Analyst - RES008006

    Senior Program Analyst - RES008006

    Gambling Odds • Regina
    Full-time +1
    For a more detailed job description and to apply, please go to www.Click on Jobs Available to the Public, then click on Non-Permanent. Programs Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a Sen...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Program Manager

    Senior Program Manager

    Intello Technologies Inc. • Regina
    Full-time
    As part of TELUS Health’s Public Sector team, you will provide management and program oversight to fulfill outsourced managed services to the Ontario Ministry of Health. This role provides critical ...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery

    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery

    SaskPower • Regina
    Full-time
    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery.Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery.We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in ...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Program Manager

    Program Manager

    FLINT Corp. • Regina, SK, SK, ca
    Full-time
    FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services.Co...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Managing Director / Senior Consultant - regina

    Managing Director / Senior Consultant - regina

    Aligned Labs • regina, sk, ca
    Part-time
    We are looking to expand our network of.AI models struggle with, as well as.Visit our website to learn more : .At Aligned, we partner with the world's leading AI labs to push the frontier of AI knowl...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Director of IT PMO & Project Excellence

    Director of IT PMO & Project Excellence

    Brandt Group of Companies • Regina
    Full-time
    A leading machinery manufacturing company is seeking a Director of IT Project Management to lead the project management discipline in Regina, SK. This full-time, in-office leadership role involves m...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Director of Tax Strategy - Remote / Hybrid Leadership

    Director of Tax Strategy - Remote / Hybrid Leadership

    Cpask • Regina, Division No. 6, Canada
    Full-time
    A leading credit union in Canada is seeking a Director of Tax to lead tax compliance and planning functions.This role requires a strategic thinker with a CPA designation and at least 7 years of exp...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Commodity Marketing & Omni-Channel Growth

    Director, Commodity Marketing & Omni-Channel Growth

    Federated Co-operatives Limited • Regina
    Full-time
    A leading co-operative organization is seeking a Marketing Director in Regina, Canada.The successful candidate will shape the marketing vision and lead a team to develop strategies that align with ...Show more
    Last updated: 23 hours ago • Promoted
    Director, Product Marketing

    Director, Product Marketing

    Affirm • Regina
    Full-time
    Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.This role is pivotal in s...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery

    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery

    SaskPower International • Regina
    Full-time
    Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery.Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery.Successful candidates must pass the Site Access Security Clearance (CSIS Level 1).The Director, SMR Del...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Director of FinTech & Business Transformation

    Director of FinTech & Business Transformation

    Cornerofficecfo • Regina
    Full-time
    A leading outsourced financial service provider in Regina is looking for a Director of Business Transformation.This role involves leading organizations through accounting system integrations and te...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Strategic Communications, Quality & Risk Director

    Strategic Communications, Quality & Risk Director

    KPMG Canada • Regina
    Full-time
    Une entreprise de services professionnels recherche un directeur ou une directrice des communications pour soutenir son leader en qualité et gestion des risques. Ce rôle implique l'élaboration de pl...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Director, SMR Delivery — Strategic Energy Leadership

    Director, SMR Delivery — Strategic Energy Leadership

    SaskPower International • Regina
    Full-time
    A leading energy company in Canada is seeking a Director, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Delivery to provide strategic leadership across various departments. This role entails organizing and controllin...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Director of Tax Strategy - Remote / Hybrid Leadership

    Director of Tax Strategy - Remote / Hybrid Leadership

    The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba • Regina, Division No. 6, Canada
    Full-time
    A leading credit union in Canada seeks a Director, Tax to manage tax compliance for its subsidiaries.This role involves leading the preparation of corporate income tax returns, overseeing GST and P...Show more
    Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted
    Coordinator, Program Development

    Coordinator, Program Development

    Inclusionregina • Regina
    Full-time
    We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this ...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Managing Director / Senior Consultant

    Managing Director / Senior Consultant

    Aligned Labs • regina, sk, ca
    Part-time
    We are looking to expand our network of.AI models struggle with, as well as.Visit our website to learn more : .At Aligned, we partner with the world's leading AI labs to push the frontier of AI knowl...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted