Purview Governance Specialist

About the role

Be the Microsoft Purview expert shaping how data is protected and governed across Medavie. We're looking for a hands-on Microsoft Purview specialist to support and advance our enterprise information governance capabilities. In this role, you'll take ownership of how governance is configured and delivered, ensuring controls are reliable, scalable, and audit-ready across Microsoft 365. Working closely with governance, privacy, and IT teams, you'll translate requirements into effective technical solutions and play a key role in how governance is implemented and evolves across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own Microsoft Purview configuration and administration: Configure and manage capabilities such as sensitivity labels, retention, and DLP
• Translate governance requirements into technical solutions: Develop scalable configurations aligned with privacy and compliance needs
• Test, validate, and optimize controls: Troubleshoot issues and ensure consistent, reliable performance
• Partner with IT and Security teams: Support implementation, changes, and ongoing improvements
• Support audit readiness and governance reporting: Ensure controls are defensible and aligned with compliance requirements
• Enable stakeholder understanding and adoption: Communicate how controls work and their impact in practice
• What you bring
• 3+ years' experience in information governance, data protection, security, or a related field
• Previous experience supporting a Microsoft Purview implementation or rollout
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or Microsoft 365 compliance capabilities
• Experience translating business or governance requirements into technical configurations
• Strong understanding of information governance principles (classification, retention, data protection)
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot configuration behavior
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts

Requirements

• Experience as a platform owner or lead administrator
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools
• Experience supporting audit or compliance requirements
• Relevant certifications
• Bilingualism (English and French)
• #LI-VS1
• This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.
• Pay Range:
• 73,465 - 82,648 CAD
• Our recruitment process may involve automated tools, including AI, to assist in screening applications.
• If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca .

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Type: Permanent If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place. As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

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