This is a remote position.
Overview
This is a remote consulting opportunity supporting a government client.
Subcontractor Opportunity: This is not an employee position. The successful consultant must be incorporated and able to provide services through their corporation.
Role Summary
The Senior Information Management Specialist provides specialized expertise to support the planning, development, and implementation of enterprise records and information management initiatives.
The role focuses on strengthening information governance, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and advancing standardized approaches to managing records throughout their lifecycle.
The Senior Information Management Specialist supports major modernization initiatives including digital workplace transformation, records transfer planning, SharePoint migration activities, policy development, retention schedule updates, and enterprise information governance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise in the development and review of records and information management policies, standards, and guidelines
Support strategic planning initiatives related to EDRMS, digital workplace modernization, and information management transformation
Conduct current-state assessments and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
Promote standardized practices for the full lifecycle management of records and information assets
Support records transfer and migration planning activities including SharePoint and enterprise content management initiatives
Collaborate with departments, IM/IT teams, policy units, and external partners
Support implementation of enterprise initiatives including SharePoint and shared drive migration activities
Identify and assess risks related to records and information management
Support compliance readiness for audits, privacy requests, and legal inquiries
Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning related to records and information assets
Support development of training materials, tools, and guidance documents
Prepare briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership
Key Deliverables
Enterprise records and information management frameworks and governance tools
Strategic planning and modernization outputs including roadmaps and business cases
Standardized records management tools and lifecycle management practices
SharePoint migration and information governance deliverables
Integrated information management requirements supporting enterprise initiatives
Business continuity and disaster preparedness measures related to information assets
Executive reporting and decision-support materials
Requirements
Qualifications
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Technology, or a related field
Professional certification such as CRM, CIMP, or IGP considered an asset
Experience
15+ years of progressive experience in Records and Information Management supporting enterprise-wide information governance initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading records and information management procurement, vendor engagement, and partnership activities
Proven ability to develop business cases, funding submissions, and strategic plans for information management initiatives
Extensive experience in electronic records management and data retention
Strong expertise in SharePoint and enterprise content management systems including migration, governance, and administration
Solid understanding of information governance, records management principles, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, information security principles, and enterprise file storage systems
Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills