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Oshawa, ON · Remote

$60 - $85/hr

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25-199 - Data Engineer

Oshawa, ON · Remote

$85 - $95/hr

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote data governance in Ontario is $50.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $66.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Data Governance job involves creating and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards for managing data across an organization while working remotely. Professionals in this role ensure data quality, security, accessibility, and compliance with industry regulations. They collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to implement data governance frameworks, monitor data usage, and mitigate risks. Strong analytical, communication, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

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What are some typical challenges faced in remote data governance, and how can I prepare to address them?

Professionals in remote data governance roles often encounter challenges such as aligning data standards across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring up-to-date documentation, and maintaining consistent communication around data policies. To be successful, it's important to develop proactive communication habits, learn remote collaboration tools, and stay organized with project management systems. Regularly participating in cross-team meetings and continuous professional development in data governance best practices can help you navigate these obstacles. Being adaptable and solution-oriented will enable you to effectively support your organization's data governance initiatives while working remotely.

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Infographic showing various Remote Data Governance job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,278 per year, or $50.1 per hour.

Microsoft Purview & Data Governance Consultant

Venture

Markham, ON • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 & Purview Governance Consultant to join our dynamic team within a fast-paced Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure, who thrives on designing secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across diverse client environments.


As a trusted advisor, you will lead architecture and implementation efforts, focusing on security, compliance, endpoint management, and collaboration technologies. You'll work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver impactful solutions that drive business value.


Key Responsibilities


Microsoft Purview Implementation

  • Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions
  • Pre-sales role will include gathering requirements during discovery to produce a statement of work for client sign off
  • Conduct and lead MS Purview workshop sessions with clients/stakeholders to gather requirements for implementation
  • Configure Information Protection
  • Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Implement Sensitivity Labels
  • Configure Retention Labels and Policies
  • Implement Records Management
  • Configure eDiscovery
  • Configure Insider Risk Management
  • Configure Communication Compliance
  • Implement Data Lifecycle Management
  • Configure Audit and Compliance Manager
  • Deploy Data Security Posture Management
  • Support Microsoft Copilot readiness
  • Adept with Microsoft Enterprise Purview Implementations
  • Post implementation support for Purview as a part of ongoing maintenance
  • Create roadmap for future Purview projects


Data Governance

Develop enterprise data governance programs including:

  • Data governance frameworks
  • Data ownership models
  • Data stewardship
  • Data classification
  • Metadata management
  • Data quality standards
  • Master data governance
  • Data cataloging
  • Business glossary development
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Information architecture
  • Data retention strategies
  • Privacy controls
  • Conduct governance maturity assessments and create governance roadmaps.


AI Governance

Lead client initiatives around:

  • AI governance frameworks
  • Responsible AI
  • Microsoft Copilot governance
  • AI risk assessments
  • AI policy development
  • AI compliance
  • AI security controls
  • AI lifecycle governance
  • AI oversight processes
  • AI usage monitoring
  • Prompt governance
  • Data readiness for AI


Regulatory Compliance & Audit

Assist clients with compliance programs including:

  • Internal compliance assessments
  • External audit preparation
  • Regulatory gap assessments
  • Policy development
  • Control documentation
  • Evidence collection
  • Risk assessments
  • Compliance reporting
  • Information governance
  • Records management
  • Privacy compliance

Experience supporting organizations aligned with:

  • ISO 27001
  • SOC 2
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • CIS Controls
  • GDPR
  • PIPEDA
  • HIPAA
  • PCI DSS
  • Industry-specific regulatory requirements


Reporting & Analytics

Develop governance and compliance reporting for executives and clients.

Create dashboards and reports including:

  • Microsoft Purview reporting
  • Compliance score reporting
  • Data classification metrics
  • Sensitive data exposure reporting
  • DLP effectiveness
  • Retention compliance
  • Audit activity
  • Risk dashboards
  • AI governance metrics
  • Executive governance scorecards
  • KPI development
  • Governance maturity reporting


Experience with:

  • Power BI
  • Power Platform
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Graph reporting
  • Microsoft 365 reporting
  • Purview reports


Risk Management

  • Information risk assessments
  • Data risk assessments
  • Third-party risk support
  • Compliance risk analysis
  • Risk register management
  • Control mapping
  • Remediation planning


Client Consulting

  • Lead governance workshops
  • Executive presentations
  • Discovery sessions
  • Governance strategy development
  • Solution architecture
  • Business case development
  • Client training
  • Documentation
  • Pre-sales support


Required Qualifications


Experience

  • 5+ years in Information Governance, Data Governance, Risk, Compliance, or Microsoft 365 consulting
  • Experience implementing Microsoft Purview
  • Experience supporting regulatory audits
  • Experience designing governance frameworks
  • Experience developing executive reporting and dashboards
  • Experience working directly with executive stakeholders


Technical Skills

Strong experience with:

  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Defender
  • SharePoint Online
  • Teams
  • Exchange Online
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Graph
  • PowerShell


Governance & Compliance Experience

Experience in:

  • Information Governance
  • Data Governance
  • AI Governance
  • Records Management
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Audit Readiness
  • Internal Controls
  • Policy Development
  • Data Privacy
  • Compliance Reporting


Reporting Skills

Experience creating:

  • Executive dashboards
  • Compliance scorecards
  • Governance KPIs
  • Risk reporting
  • Audit reporting
  • Board reporting
  • Operational metrics
  • Data quality reports
  • Compliance trend analysis


Success Measures

Within the first year, the successful candidate will:

  • Lead Microsoft Purview deployments for multiple clients
  • Deliver governance assessments and implementation roadmaps
  • Build standardized governance and compliance reporting packages
  • Support clients through audit preparation and evidence collection
  • Establish repeatable Data Governance and AI Governance service offerings
  • Develop executive dashboards using Power BI
  • Create reusable governance policies, standards, and templates
  • Contribute to business development through workshops and client presentations