Director, Data Governance

Intercast Staffing Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercast Staffing Ltd. seeks an Architect & Strategist to define enterprise‑level data governance and lead cross‑functional teams in driving data quality, lineage, and access control.

You will partner with business and technical leaders to translate needs into scalable governance practices and measurable outcomes. You will work hands‑on with Azure, Purview, Databricks, Collibra, SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and ETL workflows to deliver tooling and automation, while promoting a data‑driven culture and

Qualifications

• Define and lead enterprise-level data governance frameworks and governance models.
• Align initiatives with regulatory environments and organizational goals.
• Translate business needs into governance practices and drive adoption.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Strategize: Define and lead enterprise-level data governance frameworks—governance models, metadata management, data quality, lineage, and access control—aligned to organizational goals and regulatory environments.
• Technical Hands-On Leadership: Work directly with platforms like Azure, Purview, Databricks, Collibra, SQL/NoSQL systems, APIs, and ETL workflows to deliver governance tools and automation.
• Consult, Partner, Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and business stakeholders—identifying needs, translating them into governance practices, and guiding cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion Data Culture: Drive change through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement to promote data literacy and governance as an enabler—not a blocker.
• Govern with Insight: Establish KPIs, monitor adoption, report progress, and continuously refine governance practices based on data and feedback.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data culture

Tools

Azure

Purview

Databricks

Collibra

SQL/NoSQL

APIs

ETL workflows

Job description

• Architect & Strategize:Define and lead enterprise-level data governance frameworks—governance models, metadata management, data quality, lineage, and access control—aligned to organizational goals and regulatory environments.
• Technical Hands-On Leadership:Work directly with platforms like Azure, Purview, Databricks, Collibra, SQL/NoSQL systems, APIs, and ETL workflows to deliver governance tools and automation.
• Consult, Partner, Influence:Serve as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and business stakeholders—identifying needs, translating them into governance practices, and guiding cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion Data Culture:Drive change through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement to promote data literacy and governance as an enabler—not a blocker.
• Govern with Insight:Establish KPIs, monitor adoption, report progress, and continuously refine governance practices based on data and feedback.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area (Hybrid) / Contract

Remote (Preference for Texas, Virginia or Georgia) / Contract

Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver / Full time

Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary / Full time