OMERS Administration Corporation

Lead, Information Management

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Information Studies or related field; professional certification preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience in information management, records management, or data governance.
  • Expertise in records management, retention, legal holds, and information governance standards.
  • Familiarity with data governance practices and relevant technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills to translate requirements into governance solutions.
  • Proficient in project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and business audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Purview and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and execution of enterprise information management initiatives.
  • Design and enhance information lifecycle management capabilities.
  • Manage retention and labeling processes within Microsoft 365 platforms.
  • Develop policies and procedures for information governance compliance.
  • Support Records and Data Stewardship programs for data accountability.
  • Align data governance capabilities with information management practices.
  • Provide support and training on enterprise governance tools.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in-office requirement.
  • Eligibility for annual incentive awards under short-term and long-term incentive plans.
  • Participation in group benefits and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Lead, Information Management to join the dynamic Value Management, Risk and Governance team within OMERS Data and Technology. This role will work primarily on Enterprise Information Management (EIM) initiatives, with supporting contributions to Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) programs.

Reporting to the Associate Director, AI and Information Governance, in this role you will:
  • Lead the advancement of enterprise information management maturity at OMERS through strategic planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Design, implement, and continuously enhance information lifecycle management capabilities, including records management, retention, disposition, legal holds, archival preservation, and classification.
  • Operationalize and manage retention, disposition, and records labelling across Microsoft 365 platforms (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams) using tools such as Microsoft Purview.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise policies, standards, procedures, file plans, and information architectures that support compliant and scalable information governance and Official Record Repositories.
  • Establish and support the ongoing operations of Records and Data Stewardship programs to ensure consistent ownership, accountability, and oversight of information and data assets.
  • Align and advance data governance capabilities-including data classification, cataloguing, metadata management, data quality, and data lineage-with information management practices.
  • Provide administration, configuration, and user support for enterprise governance tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview, SharePoint, Collibra, Informatica).
  • Partner with business functions to embed governance requirements into new and evolving information and data capabilities.
  • Deliver enterprise-wide advisory services, training, and enablement to drive adoption, compliance, accountability, and a strong governance culture.


Required Skills & Experience
  • Degree or diploma in Information Studies, Information Management, Library and Information Science, Information Technology Management, or Data Management and/or relevant professional certification such as Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Information Professional (CIP), or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
  • 5+ years of experience working in information management, records management, and/or data governance capacities.
  • Deep knowledge and expertise in information management disciplines, including records management, retention and disposition, legal holds, archival preservation, content management systems, and information governance standards and best practices.
  • Working knowledge of data governance practices and technologies, including business process modeling, data classification, data quality, and enterprise implementation of governance tools.
  • Strong ability to analyze business and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical information and data governance solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and time management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both business and technical audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with tooling such as Microsoft Purview, SharePoint, Collibra, and Informatica.


Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience with SQL, MS SQL/Oracle databases, and visualization tools
  • Experience working in the Finance, Pensions, Investments, or Commercial Real Estate sectors


We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 4 days per week.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans - details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

About OMERS Administration Corporation

OMERS Administration Corporation is a Canadian pension fund that manages investments for the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). OMERS is one of Canada's largest pension funds, with over 500,000 members and over CAD 100 billion in net assets. OMERS Administration Corporation manages a diversified portfolio of investments across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and fixed income. The company's mission is to provide secure and sustainable pensions to its members while generating returns that help fund their pensions. OMERS Administration Corporation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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