Data & AI Governance Specialist

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 August 17, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.

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 power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).

  • Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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