Ai Governance And Information Protection Specialist (Contract)

AI Governance and Information Protection Specialist (Contract)Location:
Vancouver, BC, CanadaEmployment Type:
ContractorWorkplace Type:
HybridAbout our Vancouver OfficeLocated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.Are you passionate about helping an enterprise embrace Microsoft 365 Copilot safely, responsibly, and with practical business value? Teck Resources is looking for an AI governance and information protection specialist to support Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI reviews, information protection controls, and AI readiness activities across a sophisticated enterprise environment.Role Overview
Reporting to the Lead, Enterprise Data Management, the AI Governance and Information Protection Specialist supports the governance, risk oversight, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of Teck's Microsoft 365 Copilot program. This role works across Data Protection, Power M365, Data & Analytics, Security, Privacy, Legal, Risk, Data Governance, Service Desk, and interpersonal contacts to help ensure Copilot is adopted effectively, governed appropriately, monitored consistently, and extended safely through agents, connectors, Copilot Studio, and related AI capabilities.The role provides practical support for Microsoft Purview reviews across DLP, DSPM, IRM and Communication Compliance, including sensitive data exposure, oversharing risk, AI activity insights, and remediation planning. It also supports governance and readiness reviews before expanding Copilot, enabling agents, connecting additional data sources, or introducing new AI capabilities. The successful candidate will interpret technical risk signals, document findings clearly, and coordinate with the right teams. They will also help convert governance requirements into business-ready guidance.Responsibilities
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and proceduresSupport steady-state governance and operational oversight related to Microsoft 365 Copilot, including policy alignment, usage oversight, risk monitoring, readiness reviews, and collaborator mentorshipWork with Security, Privacy, Legal, Risk, and business teams to monitor Copilot-related data exposure risks and coordinate appropriate review or remediation activitiesSupport reviews in Microsoft Purview, addressing confidential data exposure, over-disclosure risks, AI activity insights, risky interactions, unlabeled sensitive content, and policy gapsReview and recommend improvements to sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention, audit, Insider Risk Management, and Communication Compliance processes where relevant to Copilot and enterprise AI useAnalyze Copilot and AI-related activity signals with the appropriate Teck teams and help translate findings into practical risk, governance, and operational recommendationsSupport readiness reviews before rapidly growing Copilot, enabling new agents, introducing Copilot Studio solutions, integrating further data sources, or deploying additional AI capabilitiesHelp ensure information protection, access management, governance, and monitoring controls remain aligned to how Copilot is used, data sensitivity, business value, and enterprise risk postureSupport remediation planning where Purview, DSPM for AI, audit reviews, partner concerns, or operational monitoring identify oversharing, inappropriate access, risky AI use, or control weaknessesMaintain governance records, decision logs, action plans, operating procedures, and evidence of control review activities for Microsoft 365 Copilot and associated AI functionalitiesCollaborate with the Power M365, Data and Analytics, Security, Privacy, Legal, Risk, Data Governance, Service Desk, and business team members to align Copilot governance with operational support and issue resolution pathwaysContribute to reporting and metrics that provide access to Copilot usage, readiness, information risk, policy compliance, remediation progress, and the advancement of AI governance frameworksSupport the development and ongoing improvement of user mentorship, FAQs, policy interpretation, enablement materials, and operational communications related to responsible Copilot useCoordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal delivery teams supporting Copilot oversight, Microsoft Purview management, or AI readiness activitiesQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Law, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field;
equivalent combination of education and experience always considered.Proven ability in information governance, data protection, security, compliance, digital workplace operations, technology governance, or enterprise AI governanceSolid familiarity in working on Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, audit, eDiscovery, retention, information protection, management of insider risks, or Communication ComplianceExperience supporting the AI assistant coordinated within Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 services, enterprise AI adoption, or similar technology governance initiativesPractical knowledge of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration conceptsUnderstanding of data classification, access control, oversharing risk, sensitive information management, least privilege, and AI-related data exposureAbility to review Purview, DSPM, audit, or operational insights and help coordinate practical remediation with technical, governance, and organizational groupsExperience documenting governance processes, operating procedures, risk review outcomes, control activities, or partner decisionsStrong collaborator engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical, security, and governance concepts into practical business guidanceAbility to work independently with mentorship in a matrixed, multi-functional environment with competing priorities and evolving technology requirementsAssets
Professional certification related to information management, privacy, risk, cybersecurity, records management, or AI governance, such as IGP, CIPP, CIPM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, AIGP, or equivalentExperience with Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management for AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, Copilot Studio, Power Platform governance, or AI agent lifecycle managementUnderstanding of Microsoft Graph connectors, federated connectors, MCP-based integrations, enterprise data integration patterns, and connected data source governanceExperience contributing to responsible AI frameworks, AI readiness programs, AI risk assessments, or large-scale AI operating modelsExperience in the mining, natural resources, or similarly sophisticated regulated industryExperience building dashboards, scorecards, leadership reporting, or operational metrics related to technology adoption, information risk, compliance, or AI governance maturityWhy Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
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