Data & AI Governance Specialist

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Information Technology (IT) team is responsible for making sure that the ASC has the appropriate resources necessary to ensure the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services, and understanding and anticipating the organization’s unique technology requirements.

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Information, Data and AI, the Data and AI Governance Specialist will support the development and implementation of data policies, standards, and practices including the responsible use of AI. This role helps assess the impact of data on business processes and systems, identify opportunities to deliver new and innovative data solutions, facilitate data and data management activities as well as AI governance and risk assessments.

Data Governance

• Working with the Manager, Enterprise Information, Data and AI to lead or participate in the design and ongoing improvement of enterprise-wide governance frameworks for data, information and records.
• Lead, facilitate and coordinate tactical governing bodies.
• Establish and maintain standards and guidelines for data quality, security, and privacy.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on activities, decisions, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with various departments on data governance objectives and standards and foster a culture of data stewardship, consistency, ethical data use, and accountability across the ASC.
• Recommend and integrate governance approaches for structured data and unstructured content.
• Conduct AI and data governance risk assessments to identify ethical, legal, privacy and reputational risks.
• Identify and recommend KPIs and success metrics and manage governance requirements for system implementation and migrations.
• Facilitate or participate in data and AI governance committees and working groups.

 AI Governance & AI Risk Management

• Building on the data governance framework, design and update AI governance policies, standards and processes.
• Lead the development and delivery of AI literacy programming and training to support informed and responsible AI adoption.
• Develop monitoring mechanisms to support oversight of AI use, compliance, and regulatory obligations.

Data Quality, Lifecycle Management, Compliance & Risk

• Conduct data quality assessments and collaborate with data engineers to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog documenting data assets, lineage and usage and ensure accuracy of metadata.
• Monitor compliance with data privacy, security, quality, and retention requirements and produce related reports, dashboards and risk summaries.
• Automate applicable governance processes and data life cycle management including retention and archiving using MS Purview.

• A diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, or computer engineering.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in data management, risk management, data governance and related solutions.
• A least 3 years specializing in AI governance, framework design, and solution implementation is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications are considered assets, including Microsoft Azure role-based, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), AI Governance Professional (AIGP) etc.
• Strong knowledge of implementing data governance tools, metadata management and associated processes.
• Direct experience with cloud services, particularly Azure and of enterprise repository, data modeling, data mapping, and data profiling tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence business and technical stakeholders.
• Proven organizational skills, including attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent critical thinking, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in change management and driving adoption of data governance practices.

Click the Apply for This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by April 3, 2026. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.