AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive benefits

Health & retirement

Professional development

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Ethics & Governance Lead to establish and drive responsible AI initiatives from the Kimberley office. You will develop governance frameworks, ethical review processes, and a culture of accountability across the AI & Emerging Technologies division, shaping trustworthy AI within the organization.

The role requires advanced expertise in AI ethics, governance, and policy, with leadership responsibility to monitor regulations and foster education across

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, CS, or related field focused on tech governance.
• Significant experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.
• Proven ability to develop and implement complex governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance within technology.
• Ability to lead governance initiatives and educate teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong collaboration across leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.
• Lead AI ethics review boards and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for AI systems.
• Advise leadership and technical teams on AI ethics, fairness, and transparency.
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices in AI governance.
• Foster internal education and awareness programs on responsible AI development.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Policy experience

Technology policy

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, CS, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and influential AI Ethics & Governance Lead to establish and drive their responsible AI initiatives from their Kimberley office. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring our AI development and deployment align with ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and societal values. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive governance frameworks, implementing ethical review processes, and fostering a culture of accountability across the AI & Emerging Technologies division. This is a critical position for shaping the future of trustworthy AI within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.


• Lead the creation and execution of AI ethics review boards and processes.


• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and impact analyses for AI systems.


• Advise senior leadership and technical teams on AI ethics, fairness, and transparency.


• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices in AI governance.


• Foster internal education and awareness programs on responsible AI development.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Policy, Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on technology governance.


• Significant experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.


• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and their societal implications.


• Proven ability to develop and implement complex governance frameworks.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.


• Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance within a technology context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.


• Opportunity to shape and lead critical AI ethics and governance functions.


• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office collaboration and flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs.


• Support for professional development and thought leadership activities.


• Strategic impact on the company's reputation and responsible innovation efforts.