DATA GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST – BUSINESS RELATIONS & OPERATIONS

BDC • Montreal, QC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At BDC, the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, data governance plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making and supporting business growth across Canada. The Data Governance Specialist – Business Relations & Operations acts as a key liaison between business stakeholders and enterprise data and AI governance functions. This role is responsible for executing the annual Data & AI Governance operational cycle while strengthening data stewardship practices across the organization. Your work directly contributes to improving data quality, reliability, and business alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data governance or data management roles.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in training design and facilitation.
• Proficiency with data quality tools and data quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with data governance policies and standards.
• Act as the primary engagement point for business units on data governance matters.
• Design, plan, and deliver training programs for Data Stewards.
• Coordinate and manage Data Stewardship Tables and Committees, including agenda preparation, materials coordination, and follow-up on decisions.
• Oversee the annual calendar of data and AI governance operations and reporting cycles.
• Represent the “Voice of Business” during quarterly IT planning to ensure data-related priorities and issues are addressed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed data governance practices into business processes.
• Conduct regular assessments of data stewardship effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to increase organizational awareness of data governance initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits
• Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• $750 wellness and health care spending account
• Paid vacation each year
• Five personal days
• Sick days as necessary
• Offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• Hybrid work model

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level