Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
The vacant Data Governance, Senior Specialist role will report to the Leader, D&A Strategy and Advisory. We are seeking a Data Governance, Senior Specialist to provide enterprise leadership for Interac’s data governance capabilities, ensuring data is managed as a strategic, trusted, and well-governed asset across the organization.
What You Will Do:
Develops metrics and KPIs to monitor data governance compliance as well as reporting to gauge the health and maturity of the data governance program.
In collaboration with subject matter experts and data stewards, defines and implements data governance policies, standards and to ensure enterprise data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable.
Supports metadata management activities for data and models (AI/ML) ensuring that critical data and models are identified, classified and recorded in the Enterprise Metadata Management Tool (Alation).
Supports the maintenance of data lineage, data dictionary and data catalog for the Analytics Environment.
Improves data quality management through collaboration with key stakeholders (data stewards, technical custodians) and expediting the resolution of data quality issues through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.
Supports data retention activities and ensures that legal and reputational risks are mitigated through appropriate controls.
Supports data management and model risk management activities ensuring that frameworks and roadmaps are implemented and executed.
Effectively manages change and communication including data governance principles and processes to data community.
What You Bring:
A degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering or Information Management or a related field.
3-5 years of formal Data Management, Data Governance, Risk or Compliance experience.
Experience in using a data management tool like Alation, Informatica, Collibra.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
Strong analytical skills and well-developed critical thinking.
Ability to adapt to change and to detect and respond to evolving business needs.
Quick learner with curiosity and motivation for continues learning.
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience.
Proactive and result-oriented approach with the ability to initiate change and take ownership.
Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
Understands the factors influencing our business and can integrate the various competing needs to ensure success for their group. Approach problems from a business perspective.
Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
Ability to work in teams and independently, influence others and manage conflict.
Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity.
What We’re Offering:
The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact
Why Join Us?
At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:
Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:
To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.