Bilingual Senior Manager, Data Governance and Information Management

Job Requisition ID: 10186

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 123553.59 to $ 154441.98 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

5 weeks of vacation.

Annual individual performance bonus.

Defined benefit pension plan.

Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.

Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.

An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.

A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Enterprise Data Office (EDO), in the Bilingual Senior Manager, Data Governance and Information Management position, where we are working to make data a catalyst for solving challenges for CMHC in providing mortgage liquidity, housing affordability and housing development. In this role, you will lead and support a team that provides corporate data services, provides strategic input into policy direction, data compliance and performance measurement and, ensure business objectives are met, implement effective client relationship management practices for internal and external EDO stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

Develop and maintain an integrated and comprehensive Corporate Data Governance Framework and Information Management Policy which will allow the organization to value data as an asset.

Define and implement the suite of policies, directives, standards, and guidelines to support the enterprise-wide adoption of data capabilities and practices in support of improving data management and governance processes, including, Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Lifecycle Management.

Establishes and implements standardized frameworks, repeatable processes, controls and KPIs to measure and improve Data and Information Governance functional performance.

Develop, document, and maintain enterprise standards, guidelines, and policies to ensure standardization of Data Governance and Management practices across the organization.

Lead the establishment and purpose of structured and unstructured data committees, councils and working groups and maintains the decision and the risk registers.

Develop Metrics and KPIs to report on progress of data governance and management across the organization including metrics to clearly articulate value delivery.

Define and execute processes to periodically ensure compliance to Data Governance and Management standards, policies, and guidelines; define and execute attestation processes and lead periodic reviews to ensure adherence.

Create opportunities that encourage bilingualism and diversity and implements practices to advance an inclusive, healthy organization, respectful of the diversity of people and their skills and free from harassment and discrimination.

What you should have:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as computer systems, information management, or business administration.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant data governance and management experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.

Extensive experience with data governance tools and implementation of data stewardship and information management practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of data lifecycle management, data modelling, and data architecture.

Strong leadership skills to influence behaviours and direction, and provide strategic advice to Senior Management.

Advanced communication skills, with experience in developing and operationalizing policies, directives, and standards.

Ability to evolve and institutionalize behaviors for the appropriate use of sensitive information, including Personal Information.

Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and prioritize multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.

It would be great if you also had:

Master’s degree and/ or certifications in data-related areas

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint, word, excel, etc.)

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!