Role: Fractional Chief AI Governance Officer
Location: Toronto
Duration: 12 months
About xNorth
xNorth™ deploys high-impact executives and senior leaders to support organizations through critical periods of transformation, growth, and operational evolution.
Across North America, we bring in hands-on leaders with proven experience to help organizations navigate complex business challenges, accelerate strategic initiatives, and implement scalable operational frameworks.
Role Overview
We are seeking, on behalf of our client, an experienced Fractional Chief AI Governance Officer to help design, implement, and operationalize an enterprise AI governance framework as the organization accelerates enterprise AI adoption across its operations and client engagements.
This role requires a strategic and pragmatic leader capable of advising executive leadership, engaging with CTOs and senior stakeholders, and establishing practical safeguards, governance structures, and responsible AI practices aligned with enterprise standards.
The successful candidate will help drive the responsible adoption of AI technologies while balancing innovation, operational effectiveness, compliance, privacy, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement an enterprise AI governance framework across the organization
Develop AI governance policies, safeguards, standards, and operational procedures
Advise executive leadership on AI risk, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI practices
Support the implementation and operationalization of AI initiatives across business functions
Engage directly with CTOs, technology leaders, and enterprise stakeholders regarding AI governance and deployment strategies
Establish governance controls for AI usage, data management, vendor risk, and model oversight
Assess organizational readiness, governance maturity, and operational risk exposure
Support client-facing discussions related to AI safeguards,



governance, trust, and enterprise readiness
Monitor evolving AI regulations, standards, and industry best practices to ensure alignment
Assist in building scalable governance processes that support innovation while mitigating operational and reputational risk
Support executive reporting, governance documentation, and policy development initiatives
Qualifications
Proven executive-level experience in AI governance, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, compliance, or digital transformation
Robust executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience implementing governance frameworks within enterprise environments
Strong understanding of:
Data governance and privacy
Cybersecurity and enterprise controls
Responsible AI practices
Enterprise AI adoption and operationalization
Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as:
ISO 42001
SOC2 considerations
Emerging AI governance and regulatory frameworks
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution-oriented environments
Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities
Preferred backgrounds include:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
AI Governance Lead
Technology Risk Executive
Why Join xNorth
Work alongside experienced operators supporting high-impact client engagements
Access a strong network of organizations across North America
Engage in strategic transformation initiatives involving emerging technologies and enterprise AI adoption
Flexible engagement model aligned with fractional executive leadership or executive interim management
Opportunity to shape and operationalize responsible AI governance frameworks with executive visibility and impact
Leverage a global platform, in partnership with the Valtus Alliance, supporting over 1000 executive-level assignments annually across Canada and international markets

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📌 Fractional Chief AI Governance Officer (Ontario)
🏢 xNorth™ - Executive Leadership Solutions
📍 Ontario