Data Governance, Lead

Interac Corp.

$120K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk, or Compliance, with increasing responsibility.
  • Hands-on experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g., Alation, DQLabs, Cyera, Collibra).
  • Independent and self-driven with a proactive approach.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for interpreting complex data and governance requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and a sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise data governance frameworks and policies.
  • Establish and monitor performance and risk indicators for program assessment.
  • Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog capabilities.
  • Drive data quality initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Lead data retention and lifecycle management activities to meet regulations.
  • Embed governance principles into projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on balancing business objectives and governance needs.
  • Champion data governance awareness through communication and training initiatives.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families.
  • Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact.
Full Job Description

Who You Will Work With:

The Data Governance, Lead role will report to the Leader, D&A Strategy and Advisory.

What YouWillDo:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating practices to support business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Establish and monitor key performance and risk indicators, delivering insights and reporting that assess program maturity, compliance, data quality, and governance effectiveness.

  • Oversee enterprise metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog capabilities to ensure critical data assets and AI/ML models are accurately documented, governed, and easily discoverable.

  • Drive enterprise data quality initiatives by partnering with business and technical stakeholders to establish controls, monitor issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable remediation strategies.

  • Lead data retention and lifecycle management activities, ensuring governance practices meet legal, regulatory, privacy, and risk management requirements.

  • Partner with analytics, technology, legal, risk, compliance, and business teams to embed governance principles into projects, processes, and decision-making across the organization.

  • Act as a trusted advisor on data governance, helping stakeholders balance business objectives with governance, compliance, and risk considerations.

  • Champion organizational awareness and adoption of data governance through communication, education, change management, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

  • Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and developmental support to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

WhatYou Bring:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk, or Compliance, with increasing responsibility.

  • Handson experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g., Alation, DQLabs, Cyera, Collibra).

  • Independent, self- driven

  • Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and governance requirements.

  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

  • Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement.

  • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.

  • Detailoriented, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

WhatWeOffering:

The hiringrangefor this position is$120,000 6 $140,000, 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, butInteracscommitment 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

  • Accessto afree and confidential 24/7 employee & familyassistanceprogram 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.

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