Director, Enterprise Data Governance (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Montreal, QC Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Full time JR00009112 **Position Title:** Director, Enterprise Data Governance (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid) **Status of Employment:** Permanent **Position Language Requirement:** English, French **Language Skills:** English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate) **Work at CBC/Radio-Canada** At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. **Unposting Date:** 2026-09-27 11:59 PM **Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.** Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation's technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between. A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. **This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.** **This position can be based in Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.** **Your Role** In an environment where data has become a critical strategic asset supporting decision-making, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions, CBC/Radio-Canada is implementing an enterprise-wide data governance program. The creation of the Director, Enterprise Data Governance role is at the heart of this transformation and aims to establish the foundations required for the effective, secure and consistent management of information assets. **Key Responsibilities** **Framework, Policies & Compliance** Develop, refine, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies, directives, and standards aligned with corporate priorities. Work with Legal, InfoSec, and Data Engineering to establish data classification rules, access controls, and compliance monitoring. Define core data concepts and maintain central governance documentation and artifacts. **Core Programs & Data Operations** Data Catalog & Metadata: Oversee the implementation of an enterprise data catalog and metadata management processes to ensure reporting mechanisms and datasets are clear and accessible. Data Quality & Lineage: Stand up an enterprise data quality program and implement data lineage tracking to monitor how data moves across systems. Usability & AI Readiness: Partner with technology and analytics teams to make sure data is clean and structured for BI, reporting, and AI/ML models. **Governance Bodies & Stakeholder Leadership** Manage the Enterprise Data Governance Steering Committee to align senior leadership on strategic priorities. Lead the Enterprise Data Council (domain leads and Data Officers) to translate strategic directives into policies and actionable initiatives. Drive the creation of cross-functional networks of data stewards, owners, custodians, and working groups as needed. **Data Literacy & Culture** Lead change management, training, and communication programs to improve overall data literacy across the corporation. Influence senior executives and business stakeholders to adopt governance practices and understand their role in protecting and using data. Build, mentor, and lead a small, high-impact data governance team. **Metrics, KPI Tracking & Reporting** Define, track, and report on core governance KPIs, including data quality, issue resolution, policy compliance, and user adoption. Build and maintain executive dashboards to regularly report program progress and outcomes to leadership. **What You Bring** **Qualifications, experience & skills** 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). **Technical:** **Core Skills & Technical Proficiencies:** Strong hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling, structured/unstructured data governance, and ETL/ELT logic. Profiency withPython, Jira, and workflow mapping tools is a key asset. **Governance Tooling & Platforms:** Hands-on experience with integrating and/or heavy use of enterprise data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Purview) and familiarity with major cloud-based data platforms (e.g.: Google Cloud Platform, Azure). **Data Lifecycle & Quality Operations:** Proven track record in building and validating data lineage, managing data quality validation/remediation, and creating or overseeing automated scripts for metadata harvesting and validation. **Architecture & Team Collaboration:** Deep understanding of modern data architectures (cloud data platforms, BI/analytics, AI/ML pipelines) paired with a strong ability to collaborate across technical, product, vendor, and business teams. **Communication & Technical Translation:** Exceptional ability to translate complex technical, architectural, and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable business language. **Nice-to-Have Technical Assets:** Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API-based metadata harvesting. **Non-technical:** 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to . You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest. **Primary Location:** 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2 **Number of Openings:** 1 **Work Schedule:** Full time **At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.**

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