Microsoft Purview Consultant

Post Date

Apr 06, 2026

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5V 0
Canada
Jun 10, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

TOR-de3267b4-a190-4010-b166-01f6b5476985

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

We're initiating a short-term engagement to strengthen enterprise-wide data governance using Microsoft Purview. The Purview Consultant will serve as a hands-on technical resource, configuring the platform to scan systems, classify sensitive data, manage logins and access, and implement retention/disposition rules.

This role does not include people management but requires autonomy and deep familiarity with Purview features. The consultant will work closely with architects, data stewards, and compliance teams to operationalize governance across five key domains: Payments, Lending, Deposit, Client, and Finance.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years' experience in data governance, metadata management, or cataloging

3+ years using Microsoft Purview to perform classification, cataloging, and retention setup

Strong understanding of data classification, sensitivity labeling, and integration across systems

Experience configuring or optimizing Purview workflows to meet audit or regulatory needs

Comfort working independently and managing deliverables across parallel projects

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Datadog or similar monitoring tools

Familiarity with financial sector data contexts

Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or data pipelines used for metadata scanning

Exposure to data governance maturity models and best-practice frameworks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.