Lead, Data Governance

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives ideas flourish and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontarios vibrant alcohol gaming horse racing and private retail cannabis sectors with integrity accountability and a commitment to the public interest. The AGCO has an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Lead within the Enterprise Data and Analytics branch. Reporting to the Senior Manager Data Governance and Information Management you will play a critical role in advancing the AGCOs enterprise data governance program and establishing trusted well-managed data as a strategic organizational asset. This role provides specialized program and technical expertise to ensure AGCOs data assets are effectively governed optimized for enterprise value and compliant with applicable legislative and policy this role you will lead the development implementation and maintenance of data governance policies standards frameworks and processes driving their adoption across the organization. You will also provide senior-level guidance collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders and lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen data management a trusted advisor and subject matter expert you will help mature AGCOs data governance capabilities support compliance with legislation and policy and enable the effective secure and informed use of data across the You Will Do:Lead the planning and delivery of data governance (DG) activities services and initiatives which will mature the DG program aligning with corporate and divisional strategic implement and maintain data governance frameworks policies and procedures that support effective data management across the organization including collaboration with domain leads on DG-related standards (e.g. sensitivity privacy data quality).Establish data governance bodies forums and decision-making frameworks adapting these as needed to accommodate changes in organizational resources and data governance maturity assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capabilities processes and controls. Identify assess and mitigate data governance risks related to data management practices data sharing data quality system implementations and emerging technologies in collaboration with Legal Privacy Cybersecurity and other business and technical the continued development and expansion of the AGCO Enterprise Data Catalogue as a foundational data governance capability enabling enhanced discoverability understanding and stewardship of data across the organization while ensuring alignment with enterprise data management and modelling the development and implementation of data stewardship practices including metadata management business glossaries and accountability data governance requirements and considerations by design into processes projects procurements digital products and other initiatives. Provide expert advice and recommendations on complex data governance matters balancing operational needs compliance requirements and strategic priorities. Drive the ongoing maturity of data sharing and open data publication practices through the development and enhancement of governance controls standards and processes that support the secure and compliant exchange of data with internal and external and deliver communications training and guidance that promotes awareness adoption and organizational maturity in data governance the responsible use of data for analytics reporting and artificial intelligence initiatives by ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in Have: Six (6) or more years of practical and progressive experience in data and information governance data management or related degree in a relevant field (such as Information Science Public Administration or Data Management) or an equivalent combination of education and knowledge of and demonstrated ability to interpret applicable legislation guidelines and policies with experience providing advice recommendations and guidance on their of policies business rules procedures and guidelines relating to data management including classification retention and disposition of in developing maturity and risk assessment tools methodologies policies and procedures to effectively manage and govern information and understanding of related disciplines such as privacy security IT systems design policy development business and data architecture legal processes risk management and project knowledge of emerging data management standards and best practices including de-identification of personal information and data quality assessment with experience applying these concepts within systems and processes. Familiarity and experience with directives policies and guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP) and/or the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC).Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships influence decision-making and collaborate effectively across business and technical stakeholder interpersonal presentation and communication skills (written and verbal).Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check. Nice to Have:Professional certification in applicable areas (Privacy Information Governance Recordkeeping Data Management) is an supporting data governance for advanced analytics artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.