Information Governance & Systems Specialist

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Information Management Specialist to drive governance and systems that manage critical information across PLM and collaborative environments. You will analyze business needs, translate requirements into system solutions, and lead continuous improvement to ensure information is reliable, secure, and accessible.

Responsibilities include implementing taxonomies and metadata standards, monitoring policy compliance, supporting audit readiness, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Business, Communications, Information Systems, Information Technology).
• Records and Information Management, Information Governance, or Data Protection Professional certification an asset.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience preferred.
• Experience in a government facing or regulated industry role.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, shipbuilding or heavy industry preferred.
• Experience working within a cross functional project with various levels of digital literacy.
• Ability to manage stakeholders, develop statements of work and requirements, and handle change management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational information processes and translate business requirements into structured system configurations within approved IM governance frameworks.
• Support the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of Information Management solutions across PLM and collaborative environments.
• Implement and maintain information structures, taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and metadata standards to ensure consistency and traceability.
• Monitor compliance with Information Management policies, standards, and procedures, and identify gaps requiring corrective action.
• Support audit readiness activities by validating information controls, access structures, and retention mechanisms.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure information lifecycle requirements are embedded into operational workflows.
• Contribute to the development of process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.

Skills

Information governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma in related discipline

Records and Information Management certification (asset)

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Information Management Specialist to drive governance and systems that manage critical information across PLM and collaborative environments. You will analyze business needs, translate requirements into system solutions, and lead continuous improvement to ensure information is reliable, secure, and accessible.

Responsibilities include implementing taxonomies and metadata standards, monitoring policy compliance, supporting audit readiness, and collaborating with