Practice Leader, Data Governance

Build the future with us

Are you driven by data strategy and governance and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Practice Leader, Data Governance, you will play a key role in structuring, deploying, and evolving data governance practices while acting as a strategic partner to business teams on high-impact, data-driven initiatives.

Joining the Data Strategy and Governance team means playing a key role within a growing team whose mandate is to establish and operationalize the data strategy for iA Auto and Home. Our goal is to continuously enhance expertise, governance, methods, and analytical tools across the organization.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

• Evolve data governance practices, ensuring alignment with organizational orientations (data quality, metadata, lifecycle, glossary, etc.)
• Act as a business data steward for the sector, ensuring alignment and communication of guidelines from the Data Governance Office, while bridging corporate directions and business realities
• Ensure the consistent integration of governance principles into processes, initiatives, and delivered solutions
• Act as a business lead on cross-functional projects, taking ownership of initiatives with a strong data component
• Structure and lead the data stewardship network and data governance communities of practice
• Act as a catalyst for other team functions by influencing practices related to data and analytical tools

• Is known for their ability to navigate complex, ambiguous, and evolving environments
• Stands out for their ability to structure, prioritize, and drive high-impact initiatives
• Demonstrates strong mastery of data governance concepts (data quality, metadata, lifecycle, glossary, etc.)
• Is recognized for their influence-based leadership and ability to mobilize without direct authority
• Has 8 to 10 years of experience in a relevant data-related field (governance, analytics, transformation, etc.)
• Has hands-on experience leading data initiatives, ideally in a cross-functional context
• Has experience in framing or managing business needs (e.g., project manager, product owner, analyst, business lead, etc.)
• Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent university education in a relevant field
• Has experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or equivalent)

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative work spaces.
• Competitive benefits:
  Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!