About Us
At Semex / Boviteq, we believe your work should be more than just a job — it should be a meaningful part of your career journey. Our organization plays a vital role in supporting farmers worldwide through innovative genetics, technology, and data‑driven solutions that help feed the world. We foster a collaborative, values‑driven culture where people are empowered to grow, make an impact, and do purposeful work.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manager, Data Platforms & Strategy to lead the development and execution of our enterprise data strategy and platform capabilities. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role blends strategic leadership, data architecture, governance, and team development to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The role will play a critical role in shaping how data is leveraged to support innovation, operations, and business growth—partnering closely with teams across Research & Innovation, Product Development, and Business Solutions.
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and maintain enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and maturity model aligned with business objectives.
- Lead quarterly/annual planning, including business case development and investment prioritization for data initiatives.
- Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization, including analytics, reporting, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learningopportunities.
- Define and promote data governance frameworks, standards, and policies (data quality, ownership, stewardship).
- Evaluate emerging data technologies and platforms, recommending adoption where business value exists.
Technical Oversight & Platform Development
- Oversee design and evolution of enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, integration layers).
- Create scalable, secure, and high-performing data architecture supporting analytics and operational needs.
- Establish and oversee data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integration frameworks across business systems.
- Build strong data quality solutions, availability, lineage, and reliability across platforms.
- Maintain compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.
- Partner with application, ERP, and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Guelph location. This position offers a minimum starting salary of $ 125,000.00, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.
At Semex / Boviteq we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
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Semex / Boviteq encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
We are committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process.
