Introduction

Director, Data & AI Governance (Enterprise) 12 Month Contract Toronto, ON

What are you going to do 

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide data and AI governance and first-line assurance activities, ensuring consistent oversight and continuous improvement
  • Conduct targeted assurance reviews across business functions and high-risk data/AI initiatives to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Develop, track, and report on governance, risk, control, and assurance metrics; design dashboards to monitor effectiveness and compliance posture
  • Chair governance forums, advisory boards, and working groups to align data and AI initiatives with organizational goals and risk appetite
  • Oversee the development, maintenance, and communication of data and AI governance policies, standards, and procedures
  • Evaluate governance processes and drive remediation and improvement initiatives where gaps are identified
  • Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders, data leaders, technology, legal, compliance, audit, and risk teams
  • Monitor evolving data and AI regulatory requirements (e.g., global data protection and AI frameworks) and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Support the design and delivery of governance training and awareness programs across the organization
  • Contribute to leadership direction on responsible data and AI governance and its role in enabling business value

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in data and AI governance, risk management, audit, compliance, or assurance
  • Strong understanding of data and AI governance frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements (e.g., data protection, AI regulations)
  • Experience operating within a First Line of Defense or similar governance/assurance model
  • Proven ability to lead governance forums and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
  • Experience designing and managing metrics, reporting, and dashboards for governance or risk oversight
  • Demonstrated experience developing or assessing governance frameworks, policies, and standards
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate across all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex, fast-paced, highly regulated environment
  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., data governance, AI, information management) preferred
  • Relevant professional certification (e.g., data governance, privacy, AI governance) preferred
  • Experience in life sciences or other highly regulated industries is considered an asset
  • Strong interest in ethical and responsible use of data and AI

What we offer

What We Offer

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

Closing: 17 August 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-287401

KV

Corporate recruiter

Kelsea Vessey

+1 403 539 5009

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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