Records and Data Governance Consultant

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services provider is seeking a Records and Data Governance Consultant for a hybrid 10-month contract in downtown Toronto. This role requires extensive experience in managing Records Management programs and building relationships across business lines. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to enhance governance frameworks. Interested candidates should send their resumes to the provided application email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing programs or projects within a Financial Institution.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Records Management.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage data governance programs and projects.
• Implement governance frameworks and process enhancements.
• Translate governance and compliance requirements into business solutions.

Skills

5+ years of experience managing programs or projects

5+ years in Records Management

Strong relationship management

Proven ability to analyze governance frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Education

Certification in Records Management

Master of Information Science or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint Records Management

OpenText Content Server

IBM ECM

Job description

Our client, a Top 5 Canadian Bank, is looking to hire a Records and Data Governance Consultant for a 10-month contract.
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at downtown Toronto (2-3 days per week).

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing programs or projects within a Financial Institution.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Records Management, including retention, disposition, and lifecycle management of enterprise data and records.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience across multiple lines of business.
• Proven ability to analyze, recommend, and implement governance frameworks and process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with the ability to translate governance and compliance requirements into practical business solutions.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in advisory, governance, or risk management roles within Banking or Financial Services.
• Familiarity with ECM (Enterprise Content Management) tools such as SharePoint Records Management, OpenText Content Server, or IBM ECM.
• Certification in Records Management or Master of Information Science (or equivalent).
• Strong ability to build cross‑functional partnerships with teams across Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Operations.

If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to [e-mail].
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