Senior Manager, Data Quality and Governance

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

 

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

 

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Data Quality & Governance is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining Liberty’s enterprise data governance and data quality framework to ensure data is accurate, trusted, secure, and fit for regulatory, operational, and strategic use. The role delivers enterprise-wide standards, policies, controls, and stewardship models that enable reliable reporting, regulatory compliance, and data‑driven decision-making across Corporate & Shared Services and Liberty’s regulated utility operations. Success in the role is measured by improved data maturity, reduced data risk, and consistent adoption of governance practices across the organization.

Accountabilities

• Define and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship models
• Establish governance operating model and councils
• Design and oversee enterprise data quality rules, metrics, monitoring, and remediation processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Direct classification and protection of sensitive data (PII, PHI, confidential business data); ensure alignment with regulatory and security requirements
• Lead and develop data governance and quality professionals
• Influence cross‑functional leaders to adopt standards and controls

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field of study
• 10+ years experience, 5 of which in management, leading teams and/or projects
• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality management
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business and risk-based outcomes

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

 

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

 

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

 

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

 

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive wor