Senior Data Governance & Information Architect
Top Benefits
About the role
Why Meridian?
At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.
Find our story here: About Meridian
The role:Please note this is a20-month Term
The Senior Data Governance & Information Architect is a lead role that drives and enables consistent, well‑understood, and trusted data across the organization by operationalizing enterprise data governance practices and supporting data stewardship adoption. The position translates enterprise governance policies, standards, and metadata into practical tools, guidance, and workflows that business users and data stewards can apply in day‑to‑day work, improving data quality, consistency, and trust. They role model strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and stewardship enablement, the role drives adoption of governance practices that support self‑service analytics, regulatory compliance, and responsible data and AI use.
Responsibilities:
Stewardship Enablement & Data Governance Operationalization:
- Operationalize enterprise data governance policies, standards, and playbooks into usable, role‑specific guidance for data stewards and business stakeholders.
- Maintain and improve governance workflows (definition, issue escalation, stewardship responsibilities, approvals) so governance becomes a practical operating model rather than a theoretical framework.
- Provide ongoing consultation to stewards to resolve definitional and usage questions, reinforce accountabilities, and improve adoption.
Enterprise Taxonomy, Classification & Business Glossary Management:
- Design, maintain, and govern enterprise taxonomies, classification schemes, and business glossaries that provide a shared, business‑centric understanding of data across domains.
- Partner with data stewards, analysts, and business stakeholders to define common data meanings, classifications, and naming standards, ensuring alignment between business concepts and underlying technical metadata.
- Support the organization and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalogue so users can easily discover, interpret, and trust data for analytics, reporting, and operational use. Participate in definition, design, and review of data architecture.
Information Architecture & Knowledge Frameworks for Data Governance:
- Contribute to the design and governance of enterprise information architectures that support data governance, including information domains, conceptual data groupings, metadata standards, and relationships between key business concepts.
- Participate in the definition, design, and review of data architecture.
- Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining data and information systems.
- Help establish organizational knowledge frameworks that connect data assets, definitions, policies, quality expectations, and usage guidance into a coherent, navigable structure.
- Ensure information architecture artifacts support self‑service analytics, regulatory compliance, and responsible data and AI use by making data meaning, context, and limitations transparent and accessible.
Learning, Enablement & Data Literacy Support:
- Develop and curate data and AI governance‑related learning assets, job aids, and communication materials that build organizational capability in data stewardship, data quality, and responsible data use.
- Translate complex governance, metadata, and information management concepts into clear, audience‑appropriate guidance for users with varying data literacy levels.
- Support data literacy and culture initiatives by contributing governance content to training programs, steward onboarding, and reference libraries, and by assessing the effectiveness of enablement materials through usage and feedback.
- Stay up to date with data and AI developments to identify organization knowledge gaps and develop roadmaps for upskilling.
Governance Adoption, Change Management & Data Risk Support:
- Drive adoption of data governance and information management practices through structured change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance‑by‑design approaches.
- Embed governance expectations into business processes and workflows so data quality, classification, and appropriate use are achieved as natural outcomes rather than after‑the‑fact controls.
- Assist data stewards and governance leads in identifying, documenting, and escalating data risks related to definition, quality, usage, and compliance, supporting remediation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Data governance, data management, analytics enablement, AI or analytics governance, information management, data compliance/risk, or related roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, Library Sciences, or related field; Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Sciences, Library Sciences, or similar field.
- Certifications in Data Management/Data Governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP), and/or change management (e.g., ADKAR, CCMP, OCM), and/or Business analysis & process enablement (e.g., CBAP, BPM) are all assets for this role.
Technical Skills:
- Expert understanding of data governance concepts and best practices.
- Experience in Information or knowledge management
- Proficiency with Data literacy, data culture, or capability building initiatives
- Proficiency in a markdown language or similar
- Familiarity with MS Purview is an asset
Communication:
- Ability to translate complex governance/metadata concepts into business relevant guidance for diverse audiences
- Engaging in honest and transparent dialogue to develop mutual understanding, trust and cultivate deeper relationships.
Collaboration and Partner Orientation:
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Initiates opportunities for collaboration and maintains productive relationships to achieve shared goals.
- Doing the right thing by always acting with openness, honesty and respect.
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $79,100 – $118,700 annually
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office. This is a hybrid work opportunity.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.
What's in it for you?
-
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
-
We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
-
You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
-
Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
-
This is not your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst forsustainable growth,community impact, andfuture-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
-Embedding & leveraging technology– Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset -Critical Thinking– The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions. -Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency. -Curiosity & Flexibility– Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Who we are:
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.
Find our story here: About Meridian
Experience the Difference!
Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
Follow us on Twitter at
@MeridianCareers
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Meridian only posts jobs on our official Careers Site, LinkedIn, and Indeed. If you find a Meridian job posting on any other site, please verify it by ensuring it directs back to our official career page. Meridian never asks candidates to apply through third‑party links that do not redirect to our Careers portal (UltiPro). For more tips on how to protect yourself from job scams visitProtect yourself from job scams | Meridian.
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About Meridian Credit Union
The Meridian Experience!
A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility?
Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your career with us. Where you’ll be involved in local decision making, work hands-on in finding solutions for our Members, where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals.
We’ll provide an inspirational environment that’s open and collaborative that empowers you to reach your professional goals and excel in the work of fulfilling our vision.
You’ll have an opportunity to develop strong, enduring and independent working relationships where long-term partnerships with our Members is a reality. We are committed to creating a highly engaged workforce; we believe it’s critical to our success.
As a company that puts people first. Meridian has always paid close attention to the rising cost of living and factored this into employee wages, which is why we are incredibly proud to be Ontario’s largest certified living wage employer. We pay all our employees, regardless of role, a living wage as calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. We believe that fair compensation for our employees translates to improved financial and overall well-being.
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Senior Data Governance & Information Architect
Top Benefits
About the role
Why Meridian?
At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.
Find our story here: About Meridian
The role:Please note this is a20-month Term
The Senior Data Governance & Information Architect is a lead role that drives and enables consistent, well‑understood, and trusted data across the organization by operationalizing enterprise data governance practices and supporting data stewardship adoption. The position translates enterprise governance policies, standards, and metadata into practical tools, guidance, and workflows that business users and data stewards can apply in day‑to‑day work, improving data quality, consistency, and trust. They role model strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and stewardship enablement, the role drives adoption of governance practices that support self‑service analytics, regulatory compliance, and responsible data and AI use.
Responsibilities:
Stewardship Enablement & Data Governance Operationalization:
- Operationalize enterprise data governance policies, standards, and playbooks into usable, role‑specific guidance for data stewards and business stakeholders.
- Maintain and improve governance workflows (definition, issue escalation, stewardship responsibilities, approvals) so governance becomes a practical operating model rather than a theoretical framework.
- Provide ongoing consultation to stewards to resolve definitional and usage questions, reinforce accountabilities, and improve adoption.
Enterprise Taxonomy, Classification & Business Glossary Management:
- Design, maintain, and govern enterprise taxonomies, classification schemes, and business glossaries that provide a shared, business‑centric understanding of data across domains.
- Partner with data stewards, analysts, and business stakeholders to define common data meanings, classifications, and naming standards, ensuring alignment between business concepts and underlying technical metadata.
- Support the organization and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalogue so users can easily discover, interpret, and trust data for analytics, reporting, and operational use. Participate in definition, design, and review of data architecture.
Information Architecture & Knowledge Frameworks for Data Governance:
- Contribute to the design and governance of enterprise information architectures that support data governance, including information domains, conceptual data groupings, metadata standards, and relationships between key business concepts.
- Participate in the definition, design, and review of data architecture.
- Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining data and information systems.
- Help establish organizational knowledge frameworks that connect data assets, definitions, policies, quality expectations, and usage guidance into a coherent, navigable structure.
- Ensure information architecture artifacts support self‑service analytics, regulatory compliance, and responsible data and AI use by making data meaning, context, and limitations transparent and accessible.
Learning, Enablement & Data Literacy Support:
- Develop and curate data and AI governance‑related learning assets, job aids, and communication materials that build organizational capability in data stewardship, data quality, and responsible data use.
- Translate complex governance, metadata, and information management concepts into clear, audience‑appropriate guidance for users with varying data literacy levels.
- Support data literacy and culture initiatives by contributing governance content to training programs, steward onboarding, and reference libraries, and by assessing the effectiveness of enablement materials through usage and feedback.
- Stay up to date with data and AI developments to identify organization knowledge gaps and develop roadmaps for upskilling.
Governance Adoption, Change Management & Data Risk Support:
- Drive adoption of data governance and information management practices through structured change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance‑by‑design approaches.
- Embed governance expectations into business processes and workflows so data quality, classification, and appropriate use are achieved as natural outcomes rather than after‑the‑fact controls.
- Assist data stewards and governance leads in identifying, documenting, and escalating data risks related to definition, quality, usage, and compliance, supporting remediation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Data governance, data management, analytics enablement, AI or analytics governance, information management, data compliance/risk, or related roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, Library Sciences, or related field; Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Sciences, Library Sciences, or similar field.
- Certifications in Data Management/Data Governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP), and/or change management (e.g., ADKAR, CCMP, OCM), and/or Business analysis & process enablement (e.g., CBAP, BPM) are all assets for this role.
Technical Skills:
- Expert understanding of data governance concepts and best practices.
- Experience in Information or knowledge management
- Proficiency with Data literacy, data culture, or capability building initiatives
- Proficiency in a markdown language or similar
- Familiarity with MS Purview is an asset
Communication:
- Ability to translate complex governance/metadata concepts into business relevant guidance for diverse audiences
- Engaging in honest and transparent dialogue to develop mutual understanding, trust and cultivate deeper relationships.
Collaboration and Partner Orientation:
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Initiates opportunities for collaboration and maintains productive relationships to achieve shared goals.
- Doing the right thing by always acting with openness, honesty and respect.
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $79,100 – $118,700 annually
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office. This is a hybrid work opportunity.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.
What's in it for you?
-
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
-
We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
-
You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
-
Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
-
This is not your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst forsustainable growth,community impact, andfuture-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
-Embedding & leveraging technology– Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset -Critical Thinking– The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions. -Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency. -Curiosity & Flexibility– Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Who we are:
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.
Find our story here: About Meridian
Experience the Difference!
Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
Follow us on Twitter at
@MeridianCareers
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Meridian only posts jobs on our official Careers Site, LinkedIn, and Indeed. If you find a Meridian job posting on any other site, please verify it by ensuring it directs back to our official career page. Meridian never asks candidates to apply through third‑party links that do not redirect to our Careers portal (UltiPro). For more tips on how to protect yourself from job scams visitProtect yourself from job scams | Meridian.
#LI-NM1
#LI-HYBRID
Not the right fit? Search for Data Governance & Information Architect jobs in Etobicoke, ON
About Meridian Credit Union
The Meridian Experience!
A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility?
Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your career with us. Where you’ll be involved in local decision making, work hands-on in finding solutions for our Members, where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals.
We’ll provide an inspirational environment that’s open and collaborative that empowers you to reach your professional goals and excel in the work of fulfilling our vision.
You’ll have an opportunity to develop strong, enduring and independent working relationships where long-term partnerships with our Members is a reality. We are committed to creating a highly engaged workforce; we believe it’s critical to our success.
As a company that puts people first. Meridian has always paid close attention to the rising cost of living and factored this into employee wages, which is why we are incredibly proud to be Ontario’s largest certified living wage employer. We pay all our employees, regardless of role, a living wage as calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. We believe that fair compensation for our employees translates to improved financial and overall well-being.