Risk and Information Governance Advisor - Quebec (12-Month Maternity Leave Replacement)

InnovMetric Software; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Teleworking

Competitive salary and bonus

Group insurance and telemedicine

Free tea, coffee and parking

Sports and IMBand activities

Job summary

InnovMetric is seeking a governance, risk and compliance leader to strengthen risk management frameworks across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Affairs, you will coordinate committees, engage with management, regulators, clients and the board, and drive alignment on privacy, data governance and policy execution.

In this role you will oversee privacy protection, compliance certifications (ISO, SOC 2), data security, and AI governance, while fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related governance/risk field.
• 4–7 years in a similar international role.
• Experience in privacy, Law 25, GDPR, data governance, AI, DFARS, and contractual compliance.
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Advise management, regulators, clients and board on governance, risk, compliance and privacy.
• Define and implement governance practices for data, privacy, AI and policies.
• Lead governance and risk committees to drive progress of strategic initiatives.
• Oversee privacy protection, compliance certifications and frameworks (ISO, DFARS, SOC 2) and AI.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and tools for governance and compliance.
• Ensure follow-up on action plans and support teams in implementing best practices.
• Coordinate external audits and guide corrective actions.
• Foster a risk management culture aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk management

Governance

Privacy protection knowledge

Information security knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Bachelor’s degree in Governance/Risk

Tools

ISO 27001

SOC 2

Job description

Overview

Do you want to contribute to strategic initiatives that have a tangible impact on risk management, compliance, and governance within a rapidly growing international company? Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Affairs, you will play a key role in engaging and aligning various committees and teams to ensure a consistent approach to the application of risk management frameworks. You will serve as a strategic point of contact, facilitating collaboration, removing operational roadblocks, and supporting the effective execution of projects. Take this opportunity to join InnovMetric, a people-focused, innovative, and ambitious company, and maximize your impact by taking on the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Act as a key resource for management, regulators, clients, and board members on matters related to governance, risk management, compliance, and privacy protection
• Define and implement governance practices for data, privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and corporate policies
• Lead various governance and risk management committees to ensure the successful progress of strategic initiatives
• Oversee projects related to privacy protection, compliance certifications and frameworks (e.g., ISO, DFARS, SOC 2), risk management, and artificial intelligence
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and tools that support governance and compliance activities
• Ensure rigorous follow-up on action plans and support teams in implementing best practices
• Coordinate external audits and guide teams through the execution of corrective actions
• Foster a risk management culture that is consistent and aligned with the organization’s business objectives.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Law or another field related to governance or risk management
• Have a minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within an international environment
• Have experience in privacy protection, particularly in relation to Quebec’s Law 25 and the GDPR, as well as a strong understanding of issues related to data governance, AI, information security, DFARS, and contractual compliance
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach
• Excel at communication and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible language
• Be proficient with information technologies
• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken* (required)
• Have a good knowledge of ISO standards (particularly ISO 27001) and internal controls auditing frameworks (particularly SOC 2) (an asset)

InnovMetric offers excellent working conditions:

• Flexible work schedule, allowing for a good balance between personal and professional life
• Possibility of teleworking
• Competitive salary and bonus system
• Group insurance and telemedicine service
• Free tea, coffee, and parking
• Sports and social activities as well as IMBand music group (check it out onYoutube!)

Who are we?

InnovMetric is an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes. InnovMetric revolutionized 3D metrology with the introduction of point-cloud-based dimensional inspection in 2000 and the concept of a universal 3D metrology software platform in 2006. Today, with over 26 000 customers in 100 countries, and the world’s largest industrial manufacturers having adopted its PolyWorks solutions as their standard 3D metrology software platform, InnovMetric is focusing on creating next-generation digital data and process management technologies.

Headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, InnovMetric is a multinational organization with 700 employees dedicated to bringing 3D measurement data at the heart of enterprise manufacturing processes.

We thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.