Director, AI Enterprise Data Governance – T & I

Radio-Canada

. Develop, refine, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies, directives, and standards aligned with corporate priorities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and enforcing enterprise-wide data governance policies, managing data quality programs, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in SQL, data modeling, and utilizing enterprise data governance tools to ensure compliance and enhance data literacy.

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Data Governance Program DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyEnterprise Data Governance Tools ExperienceData Quality ManagementBilingualism (English and French)

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementData GovernanceData ModelingETL/ELT LogicData Lineage TrackingBusiness Glossary DevelopmentData Classification RulesCompliance MonitoringMetadata ManagementData Quality Validation

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationChange ManagementInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

CollibraAlationInformaticaPurviewPythonJiraGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureCI/CD PipelinesAPI-based Metadata Harvesting

Industry Keywords

Data Governance PoliciesData StewardshipEnterprise Data CatalogBI/AnalyticsAI/ML PipelinesMatrixed OrganizationGovernance KPIsExecutive DashboardsData LiteracyCode of Conduct

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformInformaticaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, refine, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies, directives, and standards aligned with corporate priorities
Establish data classification rules, access controls, and compliance monitoring with Legal, InfoSec, and Data Engineering
Define core data concepts and maintain central governance documentation and artifacts
Oversee implementation of an enterprise data catalog and metadata management processes
Establish an enterprise data quality program and implement data lineage tracking
Partner with technology and analytics teams to prepare clean, structured data for BI, reporting, and AI/ML models
Manage the Enterprise Data Governance Steering Committee
Lead the Enterprise Data Council and translate strategic directives into policies and actionable initiatives
Build cross-functional networks of data stewards, owners, custodians, and working groups
Lead change management, training, and communication programs to improve data literacy
Influence senior executives and business stakeholders to adopt governance practices
Build, mentor, and lead a small, high-impact data governance team
Define, track, and report governance KPIs, including data quality, issue resolution, policy compliance, and user adoption
Build and maintain executive dashboards reporting program progress and outcomes to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in data management, governance, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Proven experience building and launching enterprise data governance programs
Experience leading enterprise-grade data catalog / data governance tooling initiatives
Experience developing and managing a business glossary
Experience operating in a national, matrixed organization
Bilingualism (English and French)
Strong hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling, structured/unstructured data governance, and ETL/ELT logic
Proficiency with Python, Jira, and workflow mapping tools is a key asset
Hands-on experience integrating and/or heavily using enterprise data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or Purview
Familiarity with major cloud-based data platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Azure
Proven track record building and validating data lineage, managing data quality validation/remediation, and creating or overseeing automated scripts for metadata harvesting and validation
Deep understanding of modern data architectures, cloud data platforms, BI/analytics, and AI/ML pipelines
Ability to collaborate across technical, product, vendor, and business teams
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical, architectural, and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable business language
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API-based metadata harvesting is a nice-to-have
Ability to understand and communicate the value of data as an asset
Ability to manage cross-functional teams
Business and technical requirements documentation skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
Ability to lead by influence and work across teams and business units at varying levels of data governance maturity
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may be conducted based on operational requirements
Employees must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Code of Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accommodation during the recruitment process
Mandatory criminal record check and other background checks as required