Job Specifications
Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 10/27/2025
About this opportunity:
The Data and AI Governance Specialist is a strategic role responsible for developing and implementing governance frameworks that ensure data and AI assets are managed ethically, securely, and in alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory mandates. This role serves as a critical bridge between technical, policy, and business domains, embedding governance practices across structured and unstructured data ecosystems as well as AI systems.
What you'll do:
Develop and enhance the data governance framework, defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability with data owners and stewards across the enterprise
Lead enterprise-wide data quality, policy enforcement, and regulatory compliance initiatives, while maintaining the data catalogue and business glossary
Contribute to the deployment of AI governance frameworks that provide guidance on the ethical deployment of AI systems
Collaborate with the AI Steering Committee, Working Group, and Centre of Excellence to embed governance checkpoints and conduct risk assessments for AI use cases
Champion data and AI literacy through targeted training programs and awareness initiatives, acting as a liaison among data owners, stewards, business leaders, and technical teams
Deliver regular updates to executive leadership on governance goals, maturity assessments, and strategic roadmap progress.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Law, or a related field
Minimum 12 years of experience in data governance, data privacy, compliance, or AI risk management
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM
Knowledge of AI governance principles, risk management methodologies, and ethical considerations
Proficiency in regulatory frameworks including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI legislation (e.g., EU AI Act)
Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), CIPT, or AI governance credentials (e.g., IEEE, IAPP, ISO) are considered an asset
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 26, 2025.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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Who we are:
Ranked as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus Experience
Total rewards
We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes--for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.
Our values:
Protect what matters
Do it right
Make it better
Do it together
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the po
About the Company
Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We are committed to responsibly developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland an...
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