27 Chief Data Officer jobs in Canada

Job Description

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to lead the development and administration of our Master Data Management (MDM) platform and drive our enterprise data governance program. As a key member of the Data Services team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our MDM environment, and the implementation of scalable data governance practices.

This role combines hands-on MDM tool administration with strategic governance responsibilities to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and trustworthiness of enterprise data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

MDM Administration

• Administer and enhance the Semarchy xDM platform, including data modeling, match/merge rule configuration, survivorship logic, and workflow design
• Maintain and monitor the performance, integrity, and reliability of the MDM environment
• Lead MDM implementation activities across new domains and business units
• Collaborate with Data Engineering team to connect MDM with the ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve MDM issues; maintain platform documentation and metadata
• Provide input into MDM architecture, version upgrades, and environment planning
• Experience with other MDM tools such as Informatica MDM, Reltio, SAP MDG, or Oracle MDM is a strong asset

Data Governance

• Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and stewardship models
• Configure and manage our data catalog and governance tool (Secoda) to support metadata management, business glossary, and data lineage
• Support enterprise data quality initiatives by establishing monitoring and reporting frameworks
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to assign data ownership and ensure accountability
• Provide training and support to data stewards and users across departments
• Promote data literacy, consistency, and transparency through stewardship enablement
• Familiarity with other data governance and catalog platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, or Microsoft Purview is preferred

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MDM, data governance, or enterprise data management roles
• Hands-on experience with Semarchy xDM or similar MDM tools
• Experience administering or configuring Secoda or other modern governance platforms
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills
• Experience with ERP and CRM platforms, particularly in relation to master data
• Deep understanding of data quality, stewardship, metadata, and governance frameworks
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across both technical and business teams

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package:

• H ealth Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job Description

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to lead the development and administration of our Master Data Management (MDM) platform and drive our enterprise data governance program. As a key member of the Data Services team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our MDM environment, and the implementation of scalable data governance practices.

This role combines hands-on MDM tool administration with strategic governance responsibilities to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and trustworthiness of enterprise data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

MDM Administration

• Administer and enhance the Semarchy xDM platform, including data modeling, match/merge rule configuration, survivorship logic, and workflow design
• Maintain and monitor the performance, integrity, and reliability of the MDM environment
• Lead MDM implementation activities across new domains and business units
• Collaborate with Data Engineering team to connect MDM with the ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve MDM issues; maintain platform documentation and metadata
• Provide input into MDM architecture, version upgrades, and environment planning
• Experience with other MDM tools such as Informatica MDM, Reltio, SAP MDG, or Oracle MDM is a strong asset

Data Governance

• Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and stewardship models
• Configure and manage our data catalog and governance tool (Secoda) to support metadata management, business glossary, and data lineage
• Support enterprise data quality initiatives by establishing monitoring and reporting frameworks
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to assign data ownership and ensure accountability
• Provide training and support to data stewards and users across departments
• Promote data literacy, consistency, and transparency through stewardship enablement
• Familiarity with other data governance and catalog platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, or Microsoft Purview is preferred

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MDM, data governance, or enterprise data management roles
• Hands-on experience with Semarchy xDM or similar MDM tools
• Experience administering or configuring Secoda or other modern governance platforms
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills
• Experience with ERP and CRM platforms, particularly in relation to master data
• Deep understanding of data quality, stewardship, metadata, and governance frameworks
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across both technical and business teams

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package:

• H ealth Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Job Description

Description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Data Governance Frameworks: Contribute to refining the priorities and scope of CI’s Data Governance program to align with business objectives.  Shape processes, roles and CI’s use of technology to achieve these objectives.
• Metadata Management:  Develop a process to manage metadata effectively, ensuring data and reporting concepts are well-documented and accessible across the organization.  Curation of metadata will require Data Governance Lead to efficiently learn and understand asset management concepts, as this will be required to successfully engage with business stakeholders.
• Data Classification: Work with the Privacy Office and other stakeholders to refine CI’s Data Classification and Data Access Management Standards and Policies.  Work with Data Engineering and Operations stakeholders to implement data access management rules based on the standards and policies you have worked to define.
• Data Policies and Standards: Work with business, IT teams and the Data Governance Council to define and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Data Quality Management: Recommend and lead initiatives to monitor and improve data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with data owners, stewards, and business units to promote a data governance culture.
• Risk and Compliance: Ensure that data governance practices comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Data Stewardship: Oversee data stewardship activities, ensuring data custodianship roles are clearly defined and maintained.
• Data Governance Tools: This role may involve evaluating, selecting, and implementing data governance tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance data management practices.
• Reporting and Metrics: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to measure data governance program performance, data quality, and compliance with governance policies.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver data governance training programs for business and technical stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance with data governance practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 5+ years of experience in data management, governance, or a related field.
• Proven experience contributing to data governance programs.
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, MS Purview, Informatica, Alation).
• Experience developing a Business Glossary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate complex data and reporting detail effectively.
• Experience with developing training materials and conducting sessions.
• Experience gathering and collaborating with different technical teams (e.g. Cloud, dba, developers, vendor support) to resolve data issues.
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry is an asset.

Education/Training

• Degree in information management, data science, computer science, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of industry data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM).
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of SQL.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations, compliance requirements and risk management.
• A strong analytical mindset with the ability to efficiently deconstruct and understand complex spreadsheets, complex SQL queries and complex multi-hop data lineage.
• Proficient with tools and technologies including Snowflake, Oracle, Python, Jira (Agile), Visio.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Business and technical requirements documentation skills.
• Experience with governing structured and unstructured data. 
• Ability to work within an organization based upon continuous improvement.
• Appreciation of the value of data as an asset and importance of data reliability.
• Passion for democratizing data and improving organizational data literacy.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station.
• Equipment Purchase Program.
• Training Reimbursement.
• Paid Professional Designations.
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Corporate Discount Program.
• Enhanced group benefits.
• Parental Leave Top–up program.
• Fitness membership discounts.
• Volunteer paid Days.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at , or call ext. 4747.

Job Description

** This role is Canada Remote Eligible Only**

Plooto is at a pivotal moment in its data journey, transitioning to a comprehensive lakehouse architecture, and we are seeking a fiercely technical and self-motivated Technical Data Governance Specialist to be the hands-on architect of its foundation. This is not a role for theorists or delegators; we need a practitioner. You will be a lone wolf, responsible for both designing and, most critically, implementing the core components of our data governance framework from the ground up within our Databricks environment. Your primary mission is to rapidly transform our data landscape by inventorying, cataloging, and securing our data assets, directly enabling AI-powered self-serve analytics and ensuring the trustworthiness of our data.

Key Responsibilities:

Your mandate is to build, not just to plan. You will execute on the following priorities:

• Data Asset Inventory and Mapping:
  • Dive deep into our source systems to conduct a comprehensive inventory of Plooto's data assets.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to map data flows and document data lineage, establishing a clear picture of our data landscape.
  • Develop and implement an initial game plan for the organization and pre-processing of raw data, aligning with our Medallion architecture principles.
• Data Catalog Implementation and Enrichment:
  • Lead the hands-on implementation and operationalization of our data catalog using Databricks Unity Catalog .
  • Systematically enrich the catalog with thorough and accurate annotations for all catalogs, tables, and fields, making data discovery intuitive and reliable.
  • Ensure the catalog is meticulously maintained to serve as the single source of truth for our data assets, unlocking the potential for AI-powered analytics.
• Data Quality and Observability:
  • Design and implement a practical data quality framework, creating and automating tests within the Azure and Databricks ecosystems.
  • Establish an initial data observability platform, ensuring the quality and reliability of our most critical data pipelines.
  • Work directly with data consumers to identify critical data elements and prioritize the rollout of quality monitoring.
• Access Control and PII Management:
  • Implement and manage a robust access control framework within Databricks to ensure data is both accessible and secure.
  • Develop and execute protocols for identifying, classifying, and protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) across the data lakehouse.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure technical implementations align with regulatory requirements like CCPA and GDPR.

• Experience:
  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in a data governance or data engineering role with a heavy emphasis on governance implementation.
  • Proven, demonstrable experience building data governance solutions from scratch in a cloud environment with Databricks tooling.
  • Direct experience creating a data asset inventory and operationalizing a data catalog is mandatory.
• Technical Skills:
  • Absolute expertise in Databricks and the practical application of the Unity Catalog is non-negotiable.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL for data manipulation, transformation, and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing data quality tests and frameworks using tools native to Databricks.
  • Solid understanding of modern data architectures and practical experience with implementing access control and PII handling in a lakehouse environment.
  • Familiarity with Azure Purview is a significant plus.
• Key Attributes:
  • Proactive and self-motivated: You must have the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
  • Implementation-focused: You are a builder who thrives on execution and seeing projects through to completion.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills: You can dissect complex technical challenges and devise practical, efficient solutions.
  • Detail-oriented: You possess a meticulous approach to documenting and implementing governance standards.

• A unique opportunity to build the data governance function from its very foundation and make a significant, immediate impact on Plooto's data strategy.
• A highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment with direct exposure to all aspects of the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Plooto's data strategy and governance practices. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to establish a robust data governance framework that supports Plooto's growth and ensures data trustworthiness and compliance.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Data Governance to deliver practical Alation implementation plans.
  
• Lead hands-on configuration, server administration, and maintenance of Alation.
  
• Build and maintain an enterprise metrics catalog within Alation.
  
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and workflows.
  
• Support data discovery, lineage, and stewardship processes.
  
• Ensure appropriate cataloging and governance of PII data.
  
• Support data quality initiatives, including defining rules and facilitating resolution.
  
• Maintain high-quality, complete metadata in the catalog.
  
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Alation best practices.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in data governance, metadata management, or data management roles.
  
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and administering Alation at scale.
  
• Proven experience building and maintaining a metrics catalog.
  
• Knowledge of PII data governance and data quality management.
  
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK).
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications: