Based in Montréal, we have been helping Canadian entrepreneurs manage their small businesses for over 40 years. We offer all‑in‑one cloud solutions that simplify payroll and human capital management. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of local businesses.
The Payroll Service Center (PSC) is accelerating the adoption of a data‑driven culture to improve decision quality and strengthen trust in information. We are looking for a Data Governance Lead for operational and internal data—someone capable of structuring, deploying, and sustaining governance in a pragmatic way. In this context, we are creating a key role to establish and operationalize governance for operational and internal data, while also supporting product‑related data needs.
Reporting to the Director, Data & AI Governance (IT), you will help align governance with the company’s AI and analytics initiatives and act as a catalyst: driving progress by engaging business, IT, and executive teams, and building a long‑lasting network of Data Stewards.
Your mission
Implement and operate a pragmatic, value‑driven, and adoption‑focused governance framework that clarifies responsibilities, secures the use of data and information, and tangibly improves the quality, discoverability, and usage of information assets. You will track key indicators such as glossary and catalog adoption, critical data coverage, quality improvements, reduction of data‑related pain points, and the development of a sustainable governance culture.
• Define and deploy the governance framework: principles, policies, and standards; roles & RACI (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Custodians); decision‑making, arbitration, and prioritization processes.
• Govern operational and non‑application data: establish practices adapted to files (SharePoint, NAS, collaborative spaces), internal reference data, documents, definitions, models, and procedures — including taxonomy, metadata, publication rules, ownership, and lifecycle management.
• Drive adoption (change management): lead workshops, build simple reference materials (guides, templates, checklists), train and coach future Data Stewards; establish a governance routine that fits naturally into day‑to‑day work.
• Prioritize based on value: identify tangible quick wins (common definitions, access, quality, traceability, compliance) directly linked to internal teams’ pain points and needs.
• Structure data quality: define indicators (DQ KPIs), implement controls, and manage the improvement backlog.
• Catalog, glossary, and metadata: support the implementation and use of a data catalog (OpenMetaData) and standardize documentation (definitions, ownership, usage, business meaning).
• BI & self‑service (Power BI): strengthen governance around datasets, measures, definitions, and artifacts (e.g., certified datasets, naming standards, pragmatic “single source of truth,” traceability/lineage).
• Security, access, and compliance: collaborate with relevant stakeholders on classification, access levels, retention, and responsible information usage.
• Measure and communicate: build a dashboard (adoption, coverage, quality, resolved issues) and produce clear executive summaries (options, impacts, decisions required).
You are results‑oriented and able to move seamlessly from strategy to execution. You enjoy clarifying, structuring, and delivering — even in an environment where responsibilities and practices need to be aligned progressively.
Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in data governance, information management, data management, data quality, or data transformation (ideally in an operations + IT context).
• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written French.
• Strong command of key practices: glossary, catalog, RACI, data quality, ownership, lifecycle management, access management, and standards.
• Comfortable working within a Power BI ecosystem and “hybrid” data environments, including file‑based assets / SharePoint / NAS (network storage).
• Solid knowledge of hybrid tools such as SQL, SharePoint, NAS, Power BI, Confluence, and Jira is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Hands‑on profile: able to produce actionable deliverables, facilitate workshops, document, simplify, equip teams, and iterate.
• Asset: exposure to OpenMetaData (or similar tools such as DataHub, Collibra, etc.) and to frameworks (DAMA, DCAM, etc.).
What Sets You Apart
• Structured resourcefulness: you move forward pragmatically, make decisions when needed, and professionalize afterward.
• Strong communication skills: you turn “complex” topics into simple decisions and concrete behaviors.
• Partnership mindset: demanding when it comes to standards, flexible on the path; you know how to build buy‑in without bureaucracy.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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