About the role

Data & AI Governance Specialist at Alberta Securities Commission overseeing data policies and AI governance. Collaborating across departments to enhance data management and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of data policies, standards, and practices including the responsible use of AI.
Assess the impact of data on business processes and systems.
Identify opportunities to deliver new and innovative data solutions.
Facilitate data and data management activities as well as AI governance and risk assessments.
Lead or participate in the design and ongoing improvement of enterprise-wide governance frameworks for data, information and records.
Lead, facilitate and coordinate tactical governing bodies.
Establish and maintain standards and guidelines for data quality, security, and privacy.
Maintain comprehensive documentation on activities, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with various departments on data governance objectives and standards and foster a culture of data stewardship, consistency, ethical data use, and accountability across the ASC.
Recommend and integrate governance approaches for structured data and unstructured content.
Conduct AI and data governance risk assessments to identify ethical, legal, privacy and reputational risks.
Identify and recommend KPIs and success metrics and manage governance requirements for system implementation and migrations.
Facilitate or participate in data and AI governance committees and working groups.

A diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, or computer engineering.
A minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in data management, risk management, data governance and related solutions.
At least 3 years specializing in AI governance, framework design, and solution implementation is preferred.
Relevant professional certifications are considered assets, including Microsoft Azure role-based, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), AI Governance Professional (AIGP) etc.
Strong knowledge of implementing data governance tools, metadata management and associated processes.
Direct experience with cloud services, particularly Azure and of enterprise repository, data modeling, data mapping, and data profiling tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence business and technical stakeholders.
Proven organizational skills, including attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent critical thinking, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
Experience in change management and driving adoption of data governance practices.

100 per cent employer-paid benefits
Comprehensive health and dental
Employee life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Retirement benefits
Travel insurance
Paid vacation time
Flex and sick days
Employee family assistance program
Transportation allowance
Generous flexible spending account
Professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training.
Fun and giving back to the community initiatives offered through ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.