Senior Information Governance Officer

Senior Information Governance Officer
University of Alberta
PAIR Perf, Analytics and Inst
Competition No. - A103150744D1
Closing Date - Apr 20, 2023

• This is a repost of competition A103150744. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.
Location - Enterprise Square. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people-from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Department summary
The Performance, Analytics and Institutional Research unit has a dynamic work environment, where teamwork is highly valued and customer service is paramount
Position summary
Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Information Governance, the specialist is engaged in the development and implementation of the multi-faceted information governance framework and Information Governance Program for the University of Alberta. The Specialist is focused on consultation, change management, and development of governance policy and processes that guide the collection of information and data (e.g., clarity and clear practices for common data structure classification, stewardship, and quality). Expert consultation skills are applied to educate and advise staff and leaders, including data stewards, to facilitate their transition and alignment to the new framework. The Specialist leads key governance projects, ensuring quality deliverables
Duties

• Works with multiple groups to advise and educate them on new roles and accountabilities. Provides ongoing guidance to advance change and alignment to the Information Governance Framework.
• Consults with various data roles and leaders to foster integration of broader thinking about governance impacts to specific actions (e.g., how will current action potentially impact subsequent actions or processes and ultimately the quality and use of data across the University?).
• Supports assigned consultations and initiatives to clarify and define organizational-wide elements of information governance (e.g., new roles; common responsibilities of data owners; core processes for data; business glossary and data quality resolution processes).
• Serves as an expert resource to multiple levels across the organization including data stewards, and leadership. Leads complex, specialized work on behalf of area.
• Provides comprehensive advice, recommendations and perspectives on current organizational activities and issues related to data governance.
• Supports change management strategies to support transition and implementation of the governance framework through the Data Governance COE.
• Works with data stewards, who are generally executive leaders, to restructure data to support reporting and operational uses in alignment with the governance framework.
• Within the governance framework, works with data stewards to appropriately classify and restructure data to facilitate consistency in reporting and operational uses across the University.
• Identifies key performance indicators regarding data governance program performance and data quality metrics.
• Builds and delivers governance training and resources as needed.
• Develops and refines an interconnected suite of policy.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and people management experience
• Excellent judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in data mining
• Sound knowledge of the principles and approaches for information governance
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ongoing awareness of new and leading practice and industry standards in data governance
• 3-5 years experience in the field
• Demonstrated exceptional internal/external relationship management skills
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing data to create high quality, relevant information products
• Ability to see the big picture and understand the details

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
To apply, please visit: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A103150744D1/
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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