Data Architecture and Governance

Who we are

From beginners to experts, this group is for people looking to expand their skills in data management.

The community lives by values recognized by all team members:

• Teamwork
• Curiosity and love of learning
• Collaboration
• Supporting future generations of Data Subject Matter Experts
• Community

What we do

Our goals for the community:

• Supporting the needs of Data Subject Matter Experts in their public service work for people in B.C.
• Creating a strong data community within BC Public Service
• Providing a safe place to ask questions and concerns

The DAG CoP fosters:

• Collective understanding
  • Connecting policy objectives to government work
  • Data capability exploration and learning
  • Drafting guidance for members
  • Drafting information notes or issues papers
• Sharing and networking
  • Knowledge sharing across government and creation of information sharing culture
  • Connecting and collaborating with subject matter experts
  • Enabling information sharing and facilitating an information sharing culture
• Learning and mentoring
  • Best practices, tools and resources
  • Information about new corporate policies, standards, and guidance
  • Mentorship program to support new data experts in BCPS

How to participate

Join our Data Architecture and Governance (DAG) CoP | Microsoft Teams Channel and add yourself to the ‘DAG CoP’ tag. 

Email us to be added to our monthly meeting invite.

Key resources

• ToR – living document – who we are and our goal
• Planning Board – what topics should we be planning for?
• Tools and resources – need advice/templates