Senior Information Governance Partner

Range:

95,200.00 - 142,800.00 CAD

Job Description:

Sr Information Governance Partner

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate who leads the operationalization and continuous improvement of OLG's federated information/data governance model and responsible AI governance practices, translating enterprise policies, standards and requirements into effective processes, controls and capabilities across business and technology domains. Enables data owners, stewards and accountable AI business owners to execute their governance responsibilities through practical methods, tools, guidance, risk assessments and oversight that improve the quality, control, discoverability and compliant use of enterprise information/data and support the responsible use of AI.

This Senior Governance Partner role will focus on leading the development of enterprise-wide data quality capabilities, stewardship networks, governance accountability models, quality measurement frameworks, scorecards, maturity assessments and roadmaps that improve trust, consistency and fitness-for-purpose of OLG's information assets while supporting analytics, data products and responsible AI initiatives.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director Information Governance & Enablement, you will be empowered to:

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operationalize and continuously improve OLG's federated information/data governance model and responsible AI governance practices, translating enterprise direction and policies into practical roles, processes, controls, decision forums, escalation paths and ways of working across business and technology domains.
• Establish and embed practices that enable data owners, stewards and accountable AI business owners to effectively execute their responsibilities for data quality, data definitions, access, lifecycle management, appropriate use, and management of data and AI-related risks.
• Develop, maintain and operationalize enterprise information/data governance standards, frameworks, processes and practical guidance to support consistent, responsible and compliant use of information, data and AI across OLG.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of OLG's Enterprise Data Quality Framework, including enterprise standards, quality dimensions, Critical Data Element (CDE) governance, measurement methodologies and quality monitoring practices.
• Establish scalable enterprise data quality capabilities including scorecards, monitoring processes, issue management practices, escalation procedures and governance reporting for priority business domains and data products
• Lead enterprise workshops with business stakeholders, data owners, stewards and subject matter experts to identify data quality priorities, align objectives and establish governance accountability across business domains.
• Facilitate and resolve complex cross-domain governance and data quality issues, working across business spokes to drive consistent practices, issue remediation and enterprise alignment.
• Sponsor and champion enterprise information and data quality improvement initiatives through business leadership teams, enabling sustainable ownership and accountability within business domains.
• Establish enterprise stewardship networks and governance communities of practice that strengthen governance maturity, data literacy and stewardship effectiveness across OLG.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of information/data management capabilities, including metadata, lineage, cataloguing, data quality, reference and master data practices, and records management to improve discoverability, consistency and trust in enterprise information assets
• Partner with business and technology teams to mature governance, stewardship, data quality and responsible AI capabilities through frameworks, coaching, tools, training and enablement activities that strengthen ownership and self-sufficiency.
• Partner with Data Architects, Data Product teams and business stakeholders to ensure data quality requirements are embedded within data products, data contracts, analytics initiatives and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the application of information/data and AI governance risk assessment methodologies, including the classification of AI use cases against responsible-use policies, applicable legal and regulatory obligations and established risk criteria; monitor compliance, identify control gaps and drive remediation of material governance issues.
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SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES'

• Develop enterprise governance, stewardship and data quality scorecards, KPIs and executive reporting that provide visibility into governance maturity, quality performance, policy adherence, control effectiveness and remediation priorities.
• Conduct governance and data quality maturity assessments using recognized industry frameworks (e.g., COBIT, DCAM or equivalent) and develop improvement roadmaps that advance governance capabilities across OLG.
• Develop, maintain and execute enterprise information/data quality roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities, business outcomes, regulatory obligations and AI governance requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, Risk and other control functions to monitor evolving regulatory requirements and translate obligations into practical governance processes, controls and assessments
• Support audit and compliance activities, including the development of governance and data quality remediation plans, management action plans (MAPs), risk assessments and control monitoring processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in governance technologies and platforms, including IBM WatsonX and related governance tooling, supporting implementation, adoption and capability advancement across OLG.
• Lead governance communications, learning and literacy programs that build understanding of governance accountabilities, stewardship responsibilities, responsible AI requirements and enterprise data management practices.undefined

COACHING/MENTORSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coach colleagues to develop their target skills and capabilities in line with team and personal goals.
• Allocate routine tasks or project work, in line with team objectives and individual capabilities. Monitor quality and performance against agreed criteria to make learning recommendations or to escalate concerns.
• Help individuals navigate areas of uncertainty, offering practical advice and connecting them with the appropriate resources when needed.
• Support learning and development activities under routine supervision. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in data governance, information management, data management, or a closely related enterprise governance function
• Experience implementing and maturing enterprise information/data governance practices, standards, and controls across multiple business areas
• Experience with data management capabilities such as metadata, catalog, lineage, data quality, and reference or master data management
• Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to establish stewardship, ownership, and governance adoption
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, risk reporting, or control monitoring in a regulated or complex enterprise environment
• Experience developing guidance, training, and enablement materials to improve governance literacy and operational uptake

Education & Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in data governance, information management, data management, or a closely related enterprise governance function
• Experience implementing and maturing enterprise information/data governance practices, standards, and controls across multiple business areas
• Experience with data management capabilities such as metadata, catalog, lineage, data quality, and reference or master data management
• Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to establish stewardship, ownership, and governance adoption
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, risk reporting, or control monitoring in a regulated or complex enterprise environment
• Experience developing guidance, training, and enablement materials to improve governance literacy and operational uptake

Relevant Skills:

• Enterprise Data Governance Framework Development and Implementation.
• Data Quality Management, Measurement Methodologies and Quality Scorecard Development.
• Critical Data Element (CDE) Governance and Enterprise Data Stewardship.
• Governance Operating Models, Accountability Frameworks and Decision Rights Management.
• Governance Maturity Assessments and Roadmap Development.
• Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Control Monitoring.
• Data Product Governance, Data Contracts and Analytics Enablement.
• Executive Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership.
• Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Reference Data and Master Data Management.
• AI Governance, Responsible AI Practices and AI Risk Management.
• Governance Technologies and Data Management Platforms including IBM WatsonX  and similar solutions.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.
• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements.
• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 26, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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