Data Governance Lead

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO has an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Lead within the Enterprise Data and Analytics team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Governance and Information Management, you will play a key role in implementing the AGCO's data governance program and delivering critical Data Governance (DG) services. This role provides specialized program and technical expertise to ensure AGCO's data assets are effectively governed, optimized for enterprise value, and compliant with applicable legislative and policy frameworks.

As the Data Governance Lead, you will lead the implementation and maintenance of data governance policies and develop related processes and procedures, driving their adoption across the organization. You will also provide senior-level guidance, collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders, and lead / support enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen data management practices.

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the planning process to identify data governance activities, services and initiatives which will mature the DG program, aligning these with corporate and Information and Information Technology (I+IT) strategies and priorities.
• Establish data governance entities and frameworks for decision-making, adapting these as needed to accommodate changes in organizational resources and direction.
• Conduct assessments of AGCO against established data governance maturity attributes, identifying areas for improvement and driving associated initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology deployment, collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and other stakeholders for risk acceptance, mitigation, and avoidance.
• Manage data governance technologies, ensuring problem resolution, service level monitoring, and seeking efficiencies, including incorporating new capabilities and decommissioning outdated systems.
• Oversee publication and maintenance of data governance policies, working with domain leads on DG-related standards (e.g., sensitivity, privacy, data quality), and communicate these across the organization.
• Integrate data governance considerations into key AGCO policies and processes - for example, ensuring DG requirements are incorporated into procurement and contract oversight with third-party providers.
• Continue to develop and expand the AGCO Enterprise Data Catalogue as a key enabling technology for data governance and integrate with data management, modelling and integration solutions, platforms, and processes.
• Analyze and interpret complex data governance issues, formulate options, make recommendations, and secure appropriate approvals.

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What you bring to the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Six (6) plus years of practical and related experience, along with a university degree in a relevant field (Public Administration, Information Science).
• Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to interpret applicable legislation, guidelines, and policies, with experience making representations in these matters.
• Knowledge of policies, business rules, procedures, and guidelines relating to data management, including classification, retention, and disposition of information.
• Experience in developing maturity and risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies, and procedures to effectively manage and govern information and data.
• Good understanding of related disciplines such as security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business and data architecture, legal processes, risk management, project management.
• Excellent knowledge of emergent standards for data management, including de-identification of personal information, data quality assessment, and experience with applying these in information and technology systems.
• Familiarity and experience with Policy and Guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and/or the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
• Professional certification in applicable areas (Privacy, Recordkeeping, Data Management) is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers webpage located at: httpss://www.agco.ca/en/general/careers by February 24, 2025

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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Additional information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
  
  The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
  
  The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.
  
  Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section " Langue du ou des postes " en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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