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About the Role

This role plays a key part in ensuring that data is governed, protected, and accessible, while enabling the business to confidently use data as a strategic asset. As part of the Enterprise Data Governance team, you will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to operationalize governance practices across data access, data usage, retention & disposition, privacy, and metadata management. This is a hands-on role with growing ownership, where you will contribute to both execution and continuous improvement of governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

Support and contribute to the development, maintenance, and evolution of data governance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures, particularly across data access, usage, retention, and privacy.
Execute and promote data governance adoption across the enterprise, partnering with business units, data stewards, and technology teams.
Support and enforce data retention and disposition practices, ensuring compliance with Quebec Law 25 and enterprise policies.
Contribute to the design and monitoring of data access, data usage, data retention controls, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive and regulated data.
Support data cataloging and metadata management activities, ensuring data assets are properly documented, classified, and discoverable.
Work with stakeholders to maintain and enhance data catalog tools (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Microsoft Purview), including business glossary, lineage, and metadata enrichment.
Support privacy and data protection practices, including data classification, handling standards, and de-identification where required.
Participate in defining requirements and onboarding use cases for the Connected Data Platform, enabling access to trusted data.
Identify, analyze, and support remediation of data governance risks, issues, and gaps, particularly related to access, usage, and lifecycle.
Provide guidance and hands-on support to stakeholders, translating governance requirements into clear, actionable practices.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data governance processes, and stakeholder adoption.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline.
Strong working knowledge of core data governance domains, including: Data access and data usage, Data retention and disposition, Data privacy and protection, Metadata management and data cataloging.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks, such as Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA, OSFI B-13 and OSFI E-21.
Hands-on experience with data catalog tools such as Informatica, Collibra, or Microsoft Purview.
Experience supporting metadata management, including business glossary, lineage, and data classification.
Familiarity with handling sensitive data (PII / Protected data) and related governance controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Reliability Status Security Clearance required.

Skills

Data governance
Data management
Data access
Data usage
Data retention
Data disposition
Data privacy
Data protection
Metadata management
Data cataloging
Quebec Law 25
PIPEDA
OSFI B-13
OSFI E-21
Informatica
Collibra
Microsoft Purview
Business glossary
Lineage
Data classification
Sensitive data handling
PII
Protected data
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills

Location

Canada

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

3-6 years

Salary/Compensations

$80,400 - $130,400

Benefits

Career Development opportunities
Access to industry-leading learning programs
Up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
$5,000 mental health benefit
Volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Additional investment options
Employee recognition programs
Service milestone celebrations
Employee discounts
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Mentorship programs
Social clubs and events

About the Company

We are united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.