Data Governance Advisor
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 7 years + of experience in data governance and organizational change enablement, preferably in the manufacturing sector and large enterprise.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a Senior Data Governance advisor who will report to the Enterprise Data Governance Manager, and who’ll be tasked with helping us to deploy data governance and enable the adoption journey. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing of your expertise and knowledge towards the business units.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Design, document, and maintain data governance processes, standards, and guiding principles, ensuring consistent application across all data domains within the federated model.
- Lead and support initiatives related to data definition, semantics, data classification, data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle, ensuring alignment with data governance principles.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, risk, and compliance to ensure data governance activities are aligned with corporate frameworks and regulatory obligations (e.g., GDPR, Law 25, SOX).
- Collaborate with data owners, and data stewards to operationalize governance within their data domains.
- Ensure consistency and alignment of governance practices across data domains by harmonizing federated approaches with enterprise standards
- Promote adoption of data governance practices through hands-on support to business units and participation data governance committees.
- Coach and mentor data stewards and business stakeholders across domains to strengthen data governance maturity and shared responsibility for data.
- Develop and deliver bilingual (FR/EN) training and awareness materials, simplifying complex data governance into accessible, engaging content.
- Create and maintain practical toolkits and learning resources (e.g. videos) to support consistent execution of data governance processes and standards.
- Apply structured change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR) to guide stakeholders through data governance adoption, manage resistance, and reinforce behavioral change.
- Design and execute communication strategies that articulate the value and purpose of data governance to diverse audiences (executive, business, and technical).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of data governance processes and tools through feedback, metrics, and lessons learned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
- 7 years + of experience in data governance and organizational change enablement, preferably in the manufacturing sector and large enterprise.
- Extended knowledge and practical experience Data Definition and semantics.
- Strong expertise in data governance, data stewardship, and data ownership models (federated data governance model).
- Proven experience in process & operating model design.
- Demonstrated experience applying structured change management methodologies such as ADKAR to drive data governance adoption.
- Strong ability to simplify complex data concepts and engage audiences across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with Collibra or equivalent metadata management tools is a major asset.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills in French and English.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
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Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise data governance processes, standards, and principles, and support their implementation across federated data domains in collaboration with data owners, stewards, architecture, risk, and compliance teams. Drive adoption through coaching, bilingual training and resources, change management, communications, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in information management, business administration, communication, or a related field, plus at least seven years of experience in data governance and organizational change enablement. Candidates should have strong expertise in federated governance, stewardship and ownership, data semantics, process design, and ADKAR; French and English communication skills are required, while Collibra or equivalent tool experience is an asset.
Skills
- Data Governance
- Data Stewardship
- Data Ownership
- Data Definition And Semantics
- Data Classification
- Data Quality
- Metadata Management
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Federated Governance Models
- Process And Operating Model Design
- Change Management
- ADKAR
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication Strategy
- Training And Awareness
- French And English Communication
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Collective Savings Opportunities
- Fully Paid Healthcare
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Summer Schedule
- Holiday Season Shutdown
- Educational Resources
- Discounts On Company Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Consulting
Keywords
- Data Governance
- Data Stewardship
- Data Ownership
- Federated Data Governance
- Data Definition
- Data Semantics
- Data Classification
- Data Quality
- Metadata Management
- Data Lifecycle
- Enterprise Architecture
- Risk And Compliance
- GDPR
- Law 25
- SOX
- Process Design
- Operating Model Design
- ADKAR
- Change Management
- Collibra
- Training And Awareness
- Communication Strategy
- Data Governance Committees
- Manufacturing
- French And English