Data Governance Advisor

Join to apply for the Data Governance Advisor role at Desjardins . Desjardins Group is aiming to accelerate how data quality is improved as a strategic tool to further ground our business practices in data and analytics. The Data Quality Practice Department is looking for talent to guide Desjardins as it grows in this area. As a data governance advisor, you help define and implement data quality management processes, allowing optimal and secure use of data for the benefit of members and clients, with compliance rules, privacy policies and security in mind. You serve as a data quality specialist advisor and subject matter expert for various practitioners, as well as a resource person for decision‑making bodies. You interact with many practitioners working in a wide range of fields. Interpersonal savvy, initiative and a keen desire to learn are essential qualities for this role. Responsibilities Advise data producers and users to understand the importance of data quality to help ensure sound governance and for the benefit of members and clients. Advise and train teams on how to properly apply and develop processes for managing data quality issues. Simplify the concepts related to data governance and data quality to promote a shared understanding and help practitioners understand best practices. Participate in workshops to help sectors identify and document critical data quality issues and help them implement adapted solutions. Have a positive impact on the other person’s thought process by encouraging them to question their current practices and consider making long‑term improvements. Help practitioners develop a shared vision of data governance by engaging them on shared objectives and demonstrating the added value of proposed initiatives. Help your team’s product owners and senior advisors define the vision, prioritize initiatives and foster practitioner engagement. What We Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus. 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year. Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement. Group insurance including telemedicine. Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment. Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. What You Bring To The Table Bachelor’s degree in business intelligence, information technology, statistics or a related field. A minimum of six years of relevant experience in data quality or in another field such as data governance, business intelligence, business analytics, artificial intelligence, data architecture or data analytics. Project management experience. Knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of BI analysis tools and/or data governance. Knowledge of data quality control techniques and mechanisms. Knowledge of artificial intelligence and interest in use cases applied to data quality. Knowledge of frameworks, policies and regulations governing the management, use and/or sharing of data. At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industries Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr