Senior Data Governance Implementation Consultant - Contract - 19608

Job summary

Turn foundational data governance work into practical day-to-day processes by clarifying ownership, stewardship, decision-making, and issue escalation. Develop reusable guidance and workflows, embed data considerations into project delivery, support catalogue onboarding, and establish a sustainable data steward network.

Job details

About The Opportunity Our established Canadian client is seeking a Senior Data Governance Implementation Consultant to help strengthen how data is understood, owned and managed across the enterprise. The organization has completed foundational work and is ready to put a practical governance model into day-to-day use across business, project and technology teams. This role sits between strategy and execution. The successful consultant will work with stakeholders to clarify accountabilities, improve the quality and consistency of enterprise data practices, support catalogue adoption and build tools that teams can use after the engagement is complete. Duties include but are not limited to: Review existing governance and stewardship practices and help turn foundational work into an achievable implementation approach Clarify data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, decision-making and issue-escalation processes across business and technology teams Create practical guidance, workflows, templates and playbooks that make governance easier to apply consistently Work with project teams to introduce appropriate data, metadata and quality considerations into project intake, delivery and handoff activities Guide priority business areas through catalogue onboarding, including business terminology, ownership, classification, intended use and critical-data documentation Facilitate discussions that turn data-quality concerns into measurable expectations, assigned ownership and workable resolution processes Help establish a collaborative network for data stewards through onboarding, learning resources, communications and a sustainable operating cadence About You The successful candidate will have the following: 6+ years of experience in data governance, stewardship, metadata management or information governance Proven experience moving governance programs from design into operation, including roles, decision rights, workflows and issue management Strong knowledge of data catalogues, business glossaries, metadata, critical data elements and data-quality controls Experience creating practical playbooks and embedding governance into project delivery, stage gates and change initiatives Strong facilitation and communication skills. Purview, Collibra, Alation, DAMA, DCAM, Communities of Practice and change management are assets Ability to work onsite in Ottawa is huge asset, however remote candidates will be considered About the Job Start date: January, 2027 Pay rates: $70.00 to $90.00/hr + depending on experience LROIT How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to itcontractresumes@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter directly. Please quote job 19608. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Turn foundational data governance work into practical day-to-day processes by clarifying ownership, stewardship, decision-making, and issue escalation. Develop reusable guidance and workflows, embed data considerations into project delivery, support catalogue onboarding, and establish a sustainable data steward network.

Requirements

Requires 6 or more years of experience in data governance, stewardship, metadata management, or information governance, with proven experience moving governance programs from design into operation. Candidates should know data catalogues, glossaries, metadata, critical data elements, and data-quality controls, and be able to create practical playbooks and facilitate governance adoption; Ottawa onsite availability is an asset, while remote candidates are considered.

Listed skills

• Facilitation · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data Governance
• Data Stewardship
• Metadata Management
• Information Governance
• Data Catalogues
• Business Glossaries
• Critical Data Elements
• Data Quality Controls
• Governance Implementation
• Decision Rights
• Issue Management
• Governance Playbooks
• Project Delivery
• Facilitation
• Change Management
• Data Steward Communities

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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