Information Management Specialist - Toronto

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Information Management Specialist to support the development of the Enterprise Data Governance Program. This role will focus on the creation of enterprise-wide data standards, policies, and guidelines to support the development of common data products (e.g., Business 360). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance principles, data modeling, and metadata management, and will be skilled in translating technical and business requirements into clear, actionable policy instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) best practices, methodologies, approaches and trends as it relates to the holistic strategic management of structured and unstructured information assets, in alignment with the broader OPS Enterprise Data Strategy.
• Draft and organize policy instruments (including but not limited to: policies, standards, guidelines, processes, procedures, etc.) to support enterprise data products, ensuring alignment with OPS Enterprise Data Strategy.
• Consult with technical and business stakeholders (e.g., developers, data architects, business analysts) to identify data rules and requirements for data capture, transformation, and integration.
• Support the classification and stewardship of Critical and Enterprise-Critical Data Elements (CDEs/ECDEs), including metadata and data quality requirements.
• Contribute to the development of canonical data models, metadata schemas, and classification schemes to enable consistent and interoperable data across the enterprise.
• Provide guidance and support for data lifecycle management, including privacy, security, and retention practices.
• Participate in working groups and committees to advance enterprise data governance initiatives and promote adoption across the organization.

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