Director, Enterprise Data Governance

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

The Director of Enterprise Data Governance will provide senior leadership direction oversight and governance for comprehensive enterprise-wide data governance to support the achievement of Metrolinxs organizational objectives priorities and mandate. This role will report to the Vice President Insights Data and Fare Strategy.

What will I be doing

Provides strategic direction and leadership in the development of guidelines processes and policies for data governance projects/initiatives (e.g. data quality metadata management open data).
Directs and supports evidence-based planning and feasibility studies procurements and business cases that inform data governance activities/projects (e.g. procurement of a data governance tool creation of a data steward model publication of Metrolinx data on the open data website).
Develops strategies and frameworks related to data governance and open data including required governance structures funding resources and infrastructure. Leads and oversees the development of agreements joint work and project plans.
Directs negotiations and establishes collaborative and constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders including I&IT and other information governance functions such as Privacy Office Records & Information Management and Cybersecurity related to meeting corporate timelines objectives and strengthening the corporations reputation.
Delivers strategic advice expertise and recommendations to the Vice President Insights Data and Fare Strategy and other senior leaders on data governance information options and alternatives; makes recommendations to support executive level decision making and organizational objectives and priorities.
Develops and monitors plans to ensure compliance with provincial policies directives and legislation.
Develops and sustains strong working relationships and partners/collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure long range planning and policy objectives are well integrated into data governance and in support of project delivery.
Works closely with Vice President Insights Data and Fare Strategy to develop appropriate monitoring tools (key performance indicators workplan dashboards risk registers) and contribute to monthly business reviews.
Builds and maintains strong and positive working relationships and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance data governance initiatives.
Guides the development and adaptation of industry best practices for data governance to ensure the delivery of high quality and innovative analytical insights and project initiatives to support program implementation and meet organizational objectives and priorities.
Supports a culture of continuous improvement identifying waste and seeking efficiencies that provide a better experience for stakeholders and the team.
Leads various Enterprise Data Governance committees and matures governance and stewardship across the organization demonstrating and communicating the value of data governance to stakeholders to increase awareness and drive adoption.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Planning Economics Business Administration Engineering Public Administration Information Technology or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent. Possession of a post-graduate degree is an asset.
Demonstrated years progressively more responsible experience in leading corporate projects and strategy or a related field which includes leading a team of professionals preferably in the public sector. Knowledge of public sector data governance environment.
Valid Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification or comparable professional designation is an asset.
Senior leadership experience in data governance within a multi-jurisdictional framework and multi-model framework.
Progressive experience managing and directing an operating unit through subordinate managers.
Interpersonal negotiation and oral/written/presentation skills.
Highly effective communication motivational relationship management and partnership building skills.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email @.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...