Director, Data, Analytics & AI Strategy & Program Governance

Medavie Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Inc. seeks an enterprise-minded leader to shape and advance the Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (DAA) agenda.

Reporting to the EVP of the Enterprise Transformation Office, you will set strategic direction, governance, and measurable outcomes across Business Lines, Technology, Risk and Legal. You will drive adoption of value-based decision making, establish governance forums and KPIs, and collaborate with executives to translate strategy into a practical, scalable enterprise

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, enterprise transformation or a related field.
• Experience establishing operating models, governance models and strategic planning cadences within data, analytics, AI or technology environments.
• Strong ability to translate complex concepts to executive audiences and align senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain and execute Medavie’s enterprise DAA strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Establish governance operating model with decision rights and escalation pathways.
• Monitor portfolio alignment, risks and value realization across the enterprise.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration

Job description

Position Type: Permanent If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place. As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry‑leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award‑winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity Medavie is seeking an enterprise‑minded leader to shape and advance our Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (DAA) agenda. Reporting to the EVP of the Enterprise Transformation Office, you will set strategic direction, establish the governance model for enterprise DAA decisions, and help ensure investments translate into measurable business outcomes. In this leadership role, you will work across Business Lines, Technology, Risk, Privacy, Legal and executive leadership to create a consistent approach for identifying, prioritizing, governing and measuring DAA opportunities. You will bring clarity to decision rights, forums, escalation pathways, prioritization criteria and strategic guardrails, while building alignment around a practical, scalable and responsible enterprise direction. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, sound judgment and the ability to influence across a complex organization. You will connect enterprise ambition to execution, strengthen value‑based decision‑making and foster a culture of responsible innovation, transparency and accountability.

What You Will Do Define, maintain and execute Medavie’s enterprise DAA strategy and multi‑year roadmap in collaboration with IT, translating strategic objectives into clear priorities, target outcomes, capability requirements and sequencing considerations. Assess emerging technologies, vendor developments, regulatory changes and external practices, and translate them into strategic opportunities or roadmap implications. Establish strategic guardrails to assess DAA opportunities based on enterprise alignment, business value and organizational readiness. Align the DAA portfolio and foundational investments to enterprise ambition, partnering with portfolio intake and key stakeholders to prioritize initiatives. Establish and maintain the enterprise DAA program governance operating model, including decision rights, governance forums, executive decision‑making cadences and escalation pathways. Facilitate enterprise governance forums that review DAA priorities, investment choices, strategic risks, dependencies and trade‑offs. Embed applicable data and AI requirements into governance processes so initiatives are assessed consistently before investment and prioritization decisions are made. Define governance reporting that provides decision‑makers with visibility into strategic alignment, portfolio direction, material risks, key dependencies and value realization. Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, IT teams and support functions to drive alignment around DAA strategy and governance expectations. Act as a trusted advisor and enterprise subject matter expert on DAA strategy, governance model design, value realization and operating model practices. Drive adoption of governance, portfolio management disciplines and value‑based decision‑making across the organization. Establish meaningful metrics and key performance indicators to monitor strategy execution, portfolio alignment and governance effectiveness, using insights to continuously improve enterprise practices.

What You Need to Succeed Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in strategy, enterprise transformation or a related field. Experience establishing operating models, governance models and strategic planning cadences within data, analytics, AI or technology environments. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives across multiple business functions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive and board‑level stakeholders, influence decisions and build alignment across senior leadership. Strong strategic thinking and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights and executive‑ready communications. Experience developing and implementing enterprise AI and data literacy programs or capability‑building strategies that increase adoption of data‑driven and AI‑enabled practices. Strong understanding of AI literacy requirements, responsible AI principles and approaches for building organizational awareness and competency across diverse stakeholder groups. Deep understanding of DAA program governance principles, operating model design and leading practices within data analytics and AI environments. Ability to lead through influence and build alignment across functions. Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and AI governance and model risk considerations. Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities, competing demands and a high degree of ambiguity. Language Requirement: Bilingualism (EN/FR) is considered an asset. English is requirement, written and verbal, to provide services to our customers and communicate with internal stakeholders Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B), including fingerprinting, a criminal record check and a credit check. Candidates must have resided in Canada for at least five years and hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Pay Range: $120,335 - $171,900 #LI‑VS1 #CBM2 This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation. The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance‑based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. Medavie provides all‑in‑one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. As a not‑for‑profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.