Data Governance Specialist

 Do you thrive in environments where influence, curiosity, and data come together to drive real business impact? 

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, Toronto-based SaaS organization that’s redefining how companies approach financial planning and analytics. As they continue to invest in Data & AI, they’re looking for a Data Governance Specialist who can help shape how data is trusted, structured, and leveraged across the business. 

This is not a checkbox governance role. It’s a high-impact, highly visible opportunity to build relationships across teams, influence how data is created and used, and help lay the foundation for AI-ready data in a modern, evolving environment. 

 Who You Are 

• You’re someone who doesn’t just understand data, you understand people. 
• You’re naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and confident asking the kinds of questions that uncover gaps others miss.
• You can move between business and technical conversations with ease, translating data challenges into practical, scalable solutions. 
• You’re not waiting for direction, you’re creating it. 

Work Type 

• Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
• Vacancy Type: This role is a newly created position  

Requirements

What You’ll Do  

• Partner with business and technical teams to establish and operationalize data governance practices  
• Influence how data is defined, captured, and used across multiple lines of business 
• Drive improvements in data quality, integrity, and consistency through root cause analysis and stakeholder collaboration  
• Define and maintain data definitions, metadata, and lineage to ensure transparency and trust  
• Support the rollout and adoption of data governance tools (e.g., cataloging, data quality platforms)  
• Help shape AI-ready data practices, ensuring data is structured, complete, and fit for advanced analytics  
• Embed governance standards into day-to-day workflows—not just policies on paper 
• Contribute to data privacy, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts  
• Establish visibility into data health through metrics, monitoring, and reporting  
• Act as a key driver in building a culture where data is treated as a strategic asset 

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or similar data-focused roles, with the ability to drive initiatives and influence stakeholders 
• Experience supporting or implementing data governance frameworks and stewardship models  
• Strong understanding of data cataloging, lineage, and data quality principles (tools like Collibra, Informatica, Alation are assets)  
• Ability to influence stakeholders across business functions—this role is as much about communication as it is about data  
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or cloud ecosystems like AWS/Azure/GCP)  
• Exposure to data privacy and regulatory standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)  
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn ambiguity into structured solutions 
• Experience supporting or preparing AI-ready data for analytics or ML use cases  
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward  
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve and clarity is built along the way 

 What Makes This Role Exciting 

• Real Influence, Not Just Oversight: You won’t just enforce governance, you’ll shape how the business thinks about data across teams. 
• Build Something That Lasts: This is a newly re-established function, giving you the opportunity to help define frameworks, practices, and long-term strategy. 
• AI-Driven Future: Play a key role in ensuring data is structured and ready to support growing AI and machine learning initiatives. 
• High-Trust, No-Red Tape Environment: Bring ideas forward, test them, and iterate quickly—without layers of bureaucracy slowing you down. 
• People-First Culture: Work in an environment that prioritizes employee growth, feedback, and continuous development, with clear opportunities to evolve your career. 

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 
• Comprehensive benefits coverage that supports your health, wellbeing, and day-to-day peace of mind  
• RRSP matching and stock options, so you’re not just contributing to growth, you’re part of it  
• Time off that actually lets you reset, including vacation, wellness days, personal days, and summer Fridays  
• Flexible spending accounts designed to support real life, whether that’s health, family, or lifestyle needs  

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now! 

At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top talent with standout opportunities. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply — we’d love to chat! 

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STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisions remain human-led.