Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you!

| Who we are

We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the centre of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.

Payments Canada — where our country connects:
Payments Canada — Who we are

| Our culture

With our people in mind we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada!

Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today!

You need to work here if

• You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
• You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
• You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field.
• You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.

Come and join us — where payments meet purpose!

| What we are looking for

As a Lead, Technology Governance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust technology governance frameworks that align with Payments Canada’s strategic objectives. You will collaborate across key enterprise domains, including Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data Governance, and Information Management to ensure a harmonized governance environment that supports innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is a temporary position for a 12 month term.

| A day in the life

Responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

Governance Framework Development and Oversight:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve technology governance frameworks, standards, and procedures to align with enterprise strategies and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data Governance, and Information Management teams to ensure end-to-end governance alignment.

Process Improvement & Operational Effectiveness:

• Manage continuous improvement initiatives to optimize governance processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.

Data and Information Governance:

• Support the integration and maturity of the data governance function by developing policies, classification standards, metadata rules, and handling protocols.

Training, Enablement & Change Management:

• Deliver training and enablement programs to raise awareness and adoption of governance practices.

|What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Management Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in technology governance, enterprise architecture, security governance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop governance frameworks across multiple technology domains (architecture, security, data, applications).
• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of leading frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, DAMA).
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance initiatives or working in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks.

| Salary range

• Based on qualifications and experience: $105,750 to $141,000.

Please submit your application by April 09, 2026.

| What's in it for you?

• Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
• 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible)
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Access to office gym facilities.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Fun team and organizational events.
• Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.

| Our Commitment to Fair Hiring

At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate’s qualifications meet job requirements.

It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions.

| Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment

At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.