Senior Specialist, Data Governance

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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Specialist, Data Governance & Data Quality at Aviva Canada, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing data governance practices across the organization. Working closely with the Data Governance Officer and cross-functional teams, you'll help drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance with global standards, and embed governance into both projects and day-to-day operations. This is a unique opportunity to influence how data is managed, protected, and leveraged to support business outcomes—while contributing to a culture of care, collaboration, and innovation.

What you'll do

• Implement and support data governance strategy, policies, standards, and processes across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the enterprise data governance framework and escalate exceptions to the Data Governance Office (DGO) and Data Council.
• Manage critical data processes, including data mapping, attestations, and impact assessments for new initiatives.
• Maintain enterprise data catalog, lineage, and metadata tools; oversee governance technologies and reporting.
• Drive compliance with global data governance and data quality standards; provide guidance on monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with global teams and business units to improve governance maturity and embed auditable processes.
• Develop and deliver data governance training programs and educational sessions in Canada.
• Support records management, third-party data risk processes, and remediation of governance risks.
  Prepare and publish monthly Canadian data governance reports for the global team.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid experience in Property & Casualty insurance.
• 5–7 years in data governance, data controls, risk management, and data quality.
• Proven ability to implement governance standards, frameworks, and operating models.
• Hands-on experience with data governance platforms for metadata and data quality management, as well as global risk and compliance platforms.
• Minimum 5 years managing data governance as a structured program with defined milestones and targets.
• Advanced expertise in compliance and data risk management.
• Strong knowledge of third-party management and ability to champion governance with partners.
• Experience in data quality reporting, submission collection, and day-to-day BAU tasks.
• Proven ability to define and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• High level of initiative with a track record of achieving challenging goals.
• Strong influencing skills to drive results from resources not under direct control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What makes you stand out

• Proven experience as a Data Quality Lead within an insurance or financial services organization.
  Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-wide data and data governance programs.

What you'll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We'll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally.

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