Associate Director, Enterprise Data and Information Governance

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

In this role you will be an instrumental member of the team that will transition from our current siloed and manual data, information and records keeping processes to one integrated framework for managing all the information we produce. The successful candidate will have skills and experience in both the data and information fields as well as leading transformational efforts. Past success in implementing change will be essential, as this position will drive the evolution of how our employees and stakeholders, create, share, store, archive and dispose of data and information assets regardless of their location or medium. ​

In this role you will guide the organization through processes that will ensure the protection of our strategic information assets to maximize their value in the service of our members, veterans and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community.

This includes leading the development and implementation of a data and information governance framework, which provides a shared overarching enterprise approach to the governance and management of data and information, including records at CFMWS. The framework defines the vision, principles and regulatory obligations of the management of this information assets. It also defines the roles, responsibilities and decision rights for the governance and the lifecycle requirements to enable Data and Information management across our divisions. The successful candidate will be expected to design and manage the product work streams, processes, protocols, policies and technology projects to support the governance and management of its data and information assets.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline AND several years of experience in information management and data administration

AND

Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification, an asset

Information Governance Professional certification, an asset

Experience

In systems analysis and implementation

In managing data architecture and information management lifecycle design

In managing and implementing information management frameworks

In data visualization and reporting

In developing, interpreting, implementing and applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

In process and strategy integration

In designing measures and monitoring performance

In project management

In personnel administration

In budget administration

In change management

In business strategy, needs and technologies

In data warehousing, data quality, data modeling, and/or data analysis

In developing reference architecture, principles and standards

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, bilingual an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

Oral: Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position will allow for any of the work options listed below:

On-site position with an assigned work location.

Hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

Remote position. The employee must reside and work from anywhere within Canada. In accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, by presenting your candidacy for this role, you confirm that you meet this criteria.

START DATE

09 January 2024

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.