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Manager, Data GovernanceAecon Concessions • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Manager, Data Governance

Manager, Data Governance

Aecon Concessions • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns toaecon@aecon.com

Date : Oct 3, 2025

Location :

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector : Business Program Management Office

Position Title : Manager, Data Governance

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction .With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
  • Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

    What is the Opportunity?

    The Manager of Data Governance is a pivotal leadership role within our organization, tasked with establishing and maintaining robust data stewardship practices that underpin our Data Operations (DataOps) strategy. This position ensures that essential data is seamlessly integrated into our enterprise systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness across the organization. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for data-driven decision making, an effective collaborator across IT and business domains, and a steward for the integrity, accessibility, and usability of enterprise data.

    What You’ll Do Here :

  • Data Stewardship Leadership : Develop, operationalize, and continuously improve data stewardship practices and frameworks to support the full data lifecycle, with specific attention to DataOps methodologies and principles.
  • Critical Data Element Management : Oversee the identification, seamless data integration, and ongoing management of critical data elements (CDEs) throughout the enterprise. Ensure these CDEs meet quality and compliance standards.
  • Quality Assurance and Screening : Implement robust data screening protocols to validate data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and readiness for downstream use.
  • Establish automated and manual checks and collaborate with quality assurance teams to remediate data issues.
  • Collaboration with IS Data Engineering : Serve as a primary liaison to Information Systems (IS) Data Engineering teams. Define requirements for data integration pipelines, data transformation, and storage architectures that facilitate effective governance and stewardship of enterprise data.
  • Business Partnership : Work closely with business units and data owners to understand operational data requirements, pain points, and business objectives.
  • Facilitate alignment between data management practices and strategic business goals.
  • SAP Transactional Data Governance : Oversee SAP transactional data governance, ensuring high-quality master and transactional data across SAP modules. Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization initiatives to optimize business processes and reporting.
  • Enterprise Semantic Data Model Development : Lead the creation and maintenance of the enterprise semantic data model that underpins strategic data products. Ensure that this model is comprehensive, scalable, and reflects the nuances of business processes, terminology, and analytics needs.
  • Policy and Standards Development : Define, document, and socialize data governance policies, standards, and operating procedures. Champion adoption across the enterprise and ensure compliance through regular audits and reviews.
  • Metrics and Reporting : Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data quality, stewardship effectiveness, and compliance. Provide regular status updates and insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Change Management and Training : Drive change management initiatives to foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability. Design and deliver education programs and training sessions for data stewards, owners, and business users.
  • Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts. Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development to foster expertise in modern data governance and analytical techniques
  • What You Bring to the Team :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data stewardship, or related disciplines within complex enterprise environments with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
  • Deep familiarity with DataOps principles, tools, and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems, especially in managing master and transactional data quality and governance.
  • Proven experience collaborating with data engineering, analytics, and business teams.
  • Knowledge of enterprise data modeling, particularly semantic data modeling for analytics and data products.
  • Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, data lineage, metadata management, and data cataloging tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience building and scaling data stewardship frameworks in regulated industries is a plus.
  • Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

    We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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