Purview Governance Specialist

Medavie

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Be the Microsoft Purview expert shaping how data is protected and governed across Medavie. We’re looking for a hands-on Microsoft Purview specialist to support and advance our enterprise information governance capabilities. In this role, you’ll take ownership of how governance is configured and delivered, ensuring controls are reliable, scalable, and audit-ready across Microsoft 365. Working closely with governance, privacy, and IT teams, you’ll translate requirements into effective technical solutions and play a key role in how governance is implemented and evolves across the organization.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in information governance, data protection, security, or a related field
Previous experience supporting a Microsoft Purview implementation or rollout
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or Microsoft 365 compliance capabilities
Experience translating business or governance requirements into technical configurations
Strong understanding of information governance principles (classification, retention, data protection)
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot configuration behavior
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts

Nice To Haves

Experience as a platform owner or lead administrator
Experience in a regulated environment
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools
Experience supporting audit or compliance requirements
Relevant certifications
Bilingualism (English and French)

Responsibilities

Own Microsoft Purview configuration and administration: Configure and manage capabilities such as sensitivity labels, retention, and DLP
Translate governance requirements into technical solutions: Develop scalable configurations aligned with privacy and compliance needs
Test, validate, and optimize controls: Troubleshoot issues and ensure consistent, reliable performance
Partner with IT and Security teams: Support implementation, changes, and ongoing improvements
Support audit readiness and governance reporting: Ensure controls are defensible and aligned with compliance requirements
Enable stakeholder understanding and adoption: Communicate how controls work and their impact in practice