Job #:

9954

Division:

Strat Planning & Stakeholder Relations

Vacancy Type:

Full-time Permanent

Affiliation:

Non-Union: Management & Exempt

Contract Length:

Grade:

07

of Vacancies:

1

Salary/Hourly Range:

$104,740.13 - $125,688.15

Hiring range/wage:

$104,740.13 - $115,214.14

Work Details (Days/hours):

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Posted Date:

9/26/25

Existing or New:

Existing

Deadline to Apply:

10/10/25

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum three (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits; including a health spending account available upon your start date;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year.
• Fitness membership discount;

Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference

Reporting to the Manager, Data Governance, the Business Planner Data Governance leads the implementation and adoption of Toronto Community Housing’s data governance framework. This role focuses on translating the data strategy into operational reality by developing governance processes, driving organizational adoption of governance initiatives, supporting initiatives and managing projects that further Toronto Community Housing’s strategic goals in a manner that supports TCHC's tenant focused culture. They are responsible for identifying emerging problems including data quality and information management challenges and proposing solutions to senior management and the executive team. The Business Planner works across all business units to establish clear data ownership, implement quality controls, and ensure compliance with governance policies while supporting strategic decision-making through improved data management practices.

What you’ll do

Develop and implement data governance initiatives

• Plan, co-ordinate, and monitor the rollout of data governance policies, standards and procedures across all business units
• Conduct data quality assessments and develop remediation plans in collaboration with data owners and stewards
• Maintain the enterprise data catalogue and support metadata management activities
• Support data steward training programs and provide ongoing guidance on governance practices
• Develop implementation roadmaps and project plans for governance initiatives
• Ensure initiatives are delivered in accordance with internal, shareholder, or other requirements
• Conduct data impact assessments and lead data projects to embed data governance standards

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management

• Facilitate data governance workshops and training sessions to drive adoption
• Build relationships with data owners, stewards and business users across departments
• Develop communication strategies and materials to increase governance awareness
• Support change management activities during governance implementation
• Consult and collaborate with other business units and executive leadership as appropriate to gain their feedback on key data governance initiatives

Policy and Procedure Development

• Project manage and oversee the development and implementation, and review of new and existing governance policies and procedures
• Consult with relevant stakeholders on the development of new and review of existing policies
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications and Learning & Organizational Development to develop an implementation plan for newly developed policies

Reporting and Communication

• Create reports for the executive leadership team and Board of Directors on matters including governance initiatives, policy, performance measures, evaluation, strategic initiatives, data governance progress, and other areas
• Develop communication strategies and materials to drive governance awareness and adoption
• Create performance dashboards to track governance adoption and data quality metrics
• Write reports for the board and other audiences as required

What you’ll need

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Information Management, Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems, Business Administration, Social Sciences)
• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: data governance, data strategy, business intelligence initiatives, data controls, metadata management, stakeholder engagement & communication, data quality management
• Experience with data governance platforms and tools
• Experience supporting the adoption of new data policies, standards and definitions across diverse business units
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance
• Proficiency with computerized business applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software applications
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data, prepare reports and statements
• Proven ability to interact effectively with and engage a variety of stakeholders including: staff, tenants, business partners and community groups
• Excellent project management, and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and cover letter to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check.

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