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

Strong 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

Chance 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

📌 Fractional Chief AI Governance Officer (Toronto)
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