Job Description

The Compliance Lead, Data Management is the primary contact for government customer, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders on data protection and compliance with legal, regulatory, and project requirements and policies. accountable leading the effort to ensure that ISI's data management practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and contracts. Ensures data compliance is present in processes, tools, scopes of work, deliverables, and databases. Oversight of internal and subcontractor compliance related to shipyard data management in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.



Develop and maintain a data compliance framework for the auditing, monitoring and enforcement of data management policies, standards, and best practices. Work closely with IT, Legal, and business units to integrate data compliance for the people, technology, and processes involved in data asset management. Develop and execute training plans and awareness campaigns supporting the data compliance framework. Conduct audits and assessments of data handling practices and data inventory to ensure the quality and integrity of data are upheld. Verify that the correct identification and categorization is applied from data creation and collection and maintained throughout the lifecycle. Report performance and issue resolution for non-conformances, gaps, and risks to a suitable resolution. Tailor statements of work requirements as appropriate for different subcontract categories and review aspects of subcontractor proposals. Negotiate SOWs during procurement process resolve of any issues once under contract, including vendor compliance to third-party data sharing agreements relating to intellectual property (IP). Manage the administration and maintenance of project specific data compliance processing databases, reports, and plans. Review subcontract deliverables databases, reports, and plans, and rectify non-conformances in accordance with the subcontract.

Bachelor's degree in related discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering) or comparable professional experience. Extensive experience working in a government facing role. Shipbuilding and/or manufacturing knowledge. Records and Information Management, Information Governance, or Data Protection Professional certification considered an asset. Stakeholder and Change Management. Experience with working within a cross functional project, including interacting with Engineering and Supply Chain. Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience. Conflict Management & Resolution, Auditing, Stakeholder management and education. Development, management, and delivery of compliance deliverables, ensuring adherence to the contractual and regulatory obligations.

Irving Shipbuilding

is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.


By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.


At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.


We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.



Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.