Bilingual Manager, Information Governance

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Bilingual Manager, Information Governance to lead the transition and ongoing operations of insourced information governance processes. This role is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in information and records management practices.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure alignment of information governance activities with broader organizational objectives.
• Lead strategic planning efforts related to information governance and management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to support team development and capability building.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Monitor team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and morale.
• Define objectives, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and track progress against goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure operational resilience.

What you should have:

• An Undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a relevant field such as Commerce, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Purview, Records365, and ServiceNow.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!