Senior Specialist, Data Governance

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Governance to join their ambitious team. In this pivotal role, you will craft and implement strategies to streamline operations and ensure compliance with global standards. You will manage the Data Governance Office's daily operations, support the execution of data risk frameworks, and drive compliance with governance standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business by embedding data governance into projects and initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and supports your professional development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Competitive vacation package

Professional development support

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance and data controls.
• Advanced experience using Data Governance Platforms for Metadata and Data Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Data Governance Office.
• Support the Data Governance strategy and monitor adherence to policies.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Risk Management

Metadata Management

Data Quality Management

Communication Skills

Collaborator Management

Policy Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data Governance Platforms

Confluence

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Join Aviva's ambitious team, competing globally. As a Senior Specialist in Data Governance, you'll craft and implement strategies to streamline operations, handle data flawlessly, and comply with global standards. Make a tangible impact on our business by embedding Data Governance into projects and daily initiatives.

Come join our team!

What You’ll Do:

This role is accountable for managing the day-to-day operations of the Data Governance (DG) Office, including prioritization of deliverables, communications, and reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Data Governance Officer (DGO) in completing the Data Governance strategy, policy, standards, and adoption of DG processes and value.
• Contributing to the execution of the Data Risk and Control Framework.
• Monitoring adherence to the enterprise Data Governance framework and Data Governance policies and standards.
• Identifying exceptions to policies/standards and advancing them to the DGO and Data Council.
• Managing processes aligned with the Information Asset Register, Critical Data Register, Highly Critical data mapping, and yearly attestations of the Accountable Executive, DGO, and Data Owners.
• Conducting insightful Data Impact Assessments, working closely with the business for new initiatives and presenting in Data Council meetings.
• Supporting Workgroups and leading data projects to embed DG standards.
• Supporting the tracking of Data Issues in the Data Issues and Activities Log.
• Maintaining and managing the enterprise data catalogue, data lineage, and metadata management tools within the organization’s big data environment.
• Working within data governance technologies, particularly Manager Business Glossary, Confluence, and Data Council sites.
• Contributing to the development of global DG training programs and, where applicable, developing and leading the presentation of educational DG programs across Canada.
• Supporting Records and Information Management Projects and Third Party Data Risk Management Processes.

The Specialist will support the delivery of Global DG requirements through:

• Driving compliance with the Global Data Governance Standard.
• Collaborating with Global Data Governance, Data Owners, and Data Council to improve maturity.
• Identifying and recording improvement plans to increase DG maturity across the business, with oversight to ensure artifacts and/or processes are embedded and auditable.
• Supporting the DGO and monitoring business remediation dealing with DG risk, control, and governance arrangements.
• Crafting and publishing Canada's monthly DG reports to the Global DG team.
• Coordinating the data transfer register and managing third party data risk.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in Data Governance and data controls.
• Advanced experience using Data Governance Platforms for Metadata and Data Quality Management.
• Advanced experience in compliance and data risk management.
• Sophisticated experience in collaborator management and championing data governance to collaborators.
• A high level of initiative and goal-setting, with a proven track record of achieving challenging goals.
• Ability to foster positive relationships and work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the insurance (Property and Casualty) sector is an asset.

What You’ll Get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $79,500 to $147,700. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs passionate about gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.