Purview Governance Specialist

Microsoft Purview Expert

Responsible for owning Microsoft Purview configuration and administration, translating governance requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring audit readiness across Microsoft 365.

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to translate 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 have: experience as a platform owner or lead administrator.
• Nice to have: experience in a regulated environment.
• Nice to have: familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Nice to have: experience supporting audit or compliance requirements.
• Relevant certifications.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Pay Range: 73,465 – 82,648 CAD. Eligible employees can participate in performance‑based incentive programs.

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