AI Governance Lead

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At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an AI Governance Lead to join our AI Enablement & Data team. This role is your opportunity to shape the guardrails for ethical compliant and trustworthy AI in a regulated industry where public trust and operational excellence matter most.

What youll do

• Evolve and operationalize TC Energys AI governance framework aligned with our values and regulatory requirements across Canada U.S. and Mexico

• Design and implement technical AI standards (model registration documentation monitoring risk sign-offs) that balance rigor with practicality

• Act as a control advisor throughout the AI solution delivery lifecyclefrom intake to deployment monitoring & sustainment

• Lead AI risk assessments and partner with digital asset owners to define mitigation strategies and decision records

• Collaborate across business functionsto ensure AI solutions meet Responsible AI (RAI) standards

• Educate executives and stakeholders by translating complex topics (bias explainability model risk) into clear business impacts

• Define and report governance KPIs/metrics (coverage compliance risk SLAs)

• Embed operational best practices for AI/ML (monitoring version control validation documentation) to ensure reliability and accountability

• Stay ahead of evolving regulations and apply frameworks like ISO/IEC 42001 NIST AI RMF and Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) AIDA plus GDPR/EU AI Act

• Support the Implementation of data governance best practicesdata quality checks metadata management lineage and stewardshipto ensure trust and compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Data Science AI/ML Computer Science Law Ethics Risk or related field

• 5 years in AI/ML data governance compliance or risk management

• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and lifecycle implications

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks ISO/IEC 42001 NIST AI RMF and Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) AIDA plus GDPR/EU AI Act

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including executive-level briefings

• Experience with governance tools and documentation practices (Model Cards Datasheets for Datasets)

PreferredQualifications

• Experience in energy or other regulated industries

• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting as it relates to AI

• Certifications in AI ethics governance or privacy (CIPP/CIPM Responsible AI credentials)

• AIGP certification

• Technical stack experience: AWS Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Purview/Fabric for data governance and compliance

To remain competitive support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure spanning Canada the U.S. and Mexico. Every day our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needsmoving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable reliable and sustainable power across North America while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion age sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidates qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.