Data Governance Consultant

Kitchener, ON
Temporary
Full-time

15 days ago

Job Description:Work Type: Full TimeThis role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancyHome to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.Position:Data Governance Consultant, Full Time Location: Hybrid – Remote with on-site presence at any WRHN location as requiredSummary:The Data Governance Consultant will establish and operationalize enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards across WRHN. This position is responsible for advancing WRHN’s data maturity by implementing data stewardship models, ensuring data quality and compliance, facilitating cross-functional governance initiatives, and building organizational data literacy in support of WRHN’s Data Strategy.Responsibilities:Data Governance Framework Implementation

Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Establish data classification, metadata management, and data lineage practices.
Coordinate data stewardship across clinical, operational, and administrative areas.
Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings and working groups.
Maintain governance documentation including data dictionaries and SOPs. Data Quality Management & Compliance
Design and implement data quality frameworks for profiling, monitoring, and remediation.
Conduct data quality assessments across systems such as Oracle Health, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, and AWS.
Ensure compliance with PHIPA, PIPEDA, and internal data security standards.
Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to resolve data integrity issues. Stakeholder Engagement & Data Literacy
Serve as liaison between Decision Support, Digital Services, Clinical Operations, Finance, and Innovation teams.
Liaise with WRHN’s regional and partner organizations.
Facilitate collaboration on enterprise data initiatives including AI governance.
Develop and deliver data literacy training programs.
Translate technical data governance concepts for diverse audiences and build consensus on standards. Strategic Data Initiatives Support
Support enterprise data strategy execution and AI governance development.
Participate in vendor evaluations for data governance and data quality tools.
Support merger integration through data alignment activities across sites.
Provide governance perspectives on analytics, reporting, MDM, and reference data initiatives.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in data governance, with a proven track record of leading or implementing formal data governance programs.
Deep, proven knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage practices.
Applied knowledge of PHIPA, PIPEDA, and Ontario regulatory reporting requirements.
Track record of strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder facilitation in complex, multi-team environments.
Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and building consensus without direct authority. Preferred Requirements:
Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience supporting AI governance and enterprise data strategy.
Experience with metadata management, data quality, or MDM platforms.
Experience leading governance working groups or committees.

Application Instructions:EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.International ApplicantsIf you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

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