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Role: Data Governance Consultant Length: 6 months (long term extension likely) Location: Remote
Your New Company Our client is a mission-driven organization focused on delivering meaningful impact through data-driven decision-making. They are investing heavily in strengthening enterprise data capabilities, with a key focus on governance, compliance, and data quality to support scalable and secure operations.
Your New Role As a Data Governance Consultant, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and capabilities. You will lead initiatives focused on data quality, metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance, leveraging Microsoft Purview and modern data platforms. You will partner cross-functionally to elevate governance maturity, establish standards, and drive adoption across both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes building governance policies, enabling data classification and cataloging, automating workflows, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Need to Succeed 5+ years of experience in data governance, with a strong focus on implementing governance frameworks and technologies Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including data cataloging, metadata management, classification, and lineage Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise-level governance policies, standards, and operating models Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and compliance best practices Experience defining data ownership models, stewardship roles, and governance processes Expertise in implementing data quality rules, validation frameworks, and monitoring processes Experience with data classification models, particularly for sensitive or regulated data Strong understanding of cloud data platforms, data architecture, and enterprise data ecosystems Ability to conduct governance maturity assessments and deliver actionable improvement roadmaps Experience driving governance adoption through training, workshops, and change management initiatives Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data environments and recommend solutions Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language Nice to Have: Experience working within regulated or non-profit environments Exposure to Canadian data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks Relevant certifications in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
What You’ll Get in Return Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise data governance initiatives Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong stakeholder engagement Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud technologies Competitive compensation package and flexible working model Chance to drive real organizational change through data strategy and governance maturity
What You Need to Do Now If you’re a Data Governance professional with strong Microsoft Purview expertise and a passion for building scalable governance frameworks, apply now or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
Not the right fit? Search for Data Governance Consultant jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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Role: Data Governance Consultant Length: 6 months (long term extension likely) Location: Remote
Your New Company Our client is a mission-driven organization focused on delivering meaningful impact through data-driven decision-making. They are investing heavily in strengthening enterprise data capabilities, with a key focus on governance, compliance, and data quality to support scalable and secure operations.
Your New Role As a Data Governance Consultant, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and capabilities. You will lead initiatives focused on data quality, metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance, leveraging Microsoft Purview and modern data platforms. You will partner cross-functionally to elevate governance maturity, establish standards, and drive adoption across both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes building governance policies, enabling data classification and cataloging, automating workflows, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Need to Succeed 5+ years of experience in data governance, with a strong focus on implementing governance frameworks and technologies Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including data cataloging, metadata management, classification, and lineage Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise-level governance policies, standards, and operating models Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and compliance best practices Experience defining data ownership models, stewardship roles, and governance processes Expertise in implementing data quality rules, validation frameworks, and monitoring processes Experience with data classification models, particularly for sensitive or regulated data Strong understanding of cloud data platforms, data architecture, and enterprise data ecosystems Ability to conduct governance maturity assessments and deliver actionable improvement roadmaps Experience driving governance adoption through training, workshops, and change management initiatives Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data environments and recommend solutions Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language Nice to Have: Experience working within regulated or non-profit environments Exposure to Canadian data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks Relevant certifications in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
What You’ll Get in Return Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise data governance initiatives Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong stakeholder engagement Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud technologies Competitive compensation package and flexible working model Chance to drive real organizational change through data strategy and governance maturity
What You Need to Do Now If you’re a Data Governance professional with strong Microsoft Purview expertise and a passion for building scalable governance frameworks, apply now or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
Not the right fit? Search for Data Governance Consultant jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com