Bilingual Senior Specialist, Data Governance

Job Requisition ID : 10591

Position Status : Permanent Full Time

Position Type : Hybrid

Office Location : Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement : Travel not required

Language Designation : Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : BBB

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $ 99646.37 to $ 124557.97 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose : to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.

We have flexibility , in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role.

Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee :

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Enterprise Data Office in the Bilingual Senior Specialist, Data Governance position. In this role, you will support the design, development, implementation, maintenance, evolution and enhancement of the Information Management (IM) functions (information, data, knowledge and records) at CMHC.

You will help the organization realize the full value of its structured and unstructured data and information assets and evolve the corporate information taxonomy.

You will also implement and manage a data / information governance model and frameworks to address the safe, effective and efficient sharing of information across CMHC.

What you’ll do :

• Support the development of directives, standards and guidelines, define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of information governance processes and frameworks to ensure effective data management and accountability throughout the organization.
• Provide functional / technical guidance and direction to empower teams to make responsible decisions around their data throughout its lifecycle and ensure adherence to data / information governance policies and controls.
• Direct external partners in the delivery of client-oriented information, records and knowledge management services to CMHC by supporting selection of software and establishing policies / procedures / practices in collaboration with business partners and IT colleagues.
• Ensure there is a clear linkage between the business vision / strategic context, governance policy, and the scope of assigned IM deliverables.
• Ensure the corporate information governance practices, controls and deliverables adhere to and are consistent with CMHC's policies and regulations.
• Ensure that data and information quality issues are monitored, measured and categorized with remedial actions dealt with expeditiously by the appropriate function (internal and outsourced partner(s).
• Ensure proper security considerations are fully integrated in data lifecycle framework, IM processes, policies, and procedures.

What you should have :

• An undergraduate degree in computer science, finance, legal, or commerce; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Governance.
• A strong experience documenting policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical and systems thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• An excellent ability to understand and align technical solutions to business goals.
• The ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English, French).

It would be great if you also had :

Experience with data governance and management tools (preference Collibra / Informatica).

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.

We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and of people are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot.

We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!