Job Description

:HM Note: This hybrid role allows the candidate to work remotely, and the candidate needs to go to the office when required.Experience Required:

• 7+ years of robust experience related to privacy, supporting privacy policy, privacy impact, assessments (PIA), privacy investigations, privacy training & education, and providing privacy subject matter expertise.
• Experience in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Familiar with risk management and ability to understand policies and provide guidance on related matters.
• Involvement in privacy compliance or data function, with experience in data protection activities such as records of processing activities, records management, and subject access requests.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with privacy laws, legislations, regulations, and best practices. This includes but is not limited to: FIPPA, PHIPA, PIPEDA, CASL, GDPR, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of privacy and security concepts, trends, and issues. This includes an understanding of impacts on business processes.
• Skilled in interpreting and communicating privacy principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience in researching and applying relevant information privacy laws, regulations, jurisprudence (particularly as it relates to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario), and risk countermeasures.
• Knowledge and experience with privacy enhancing best practices.
• Experience in developing and deploying privacy training and awareness campaigns across organizations.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities to effectively liaise with stakeholders ranging from technical teams to senior executives within the organization. Adeptness in understanding, managing, and aligning stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Strong technical and business writing capabilities.
• Agile responsiveness to evolving project dynamics, ability to pivot strategies based on emerging challenges or changes in project requirements.
• Solid experience in fostering and managing relationships with external vendors and ensuring optimal service levels and performance benchmarks are met.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, proficient in translating intricate technical details into clear, comprehensible insights for stakeholders irrespective of their technical aptitude.

Deliverables:The Senior Privacy Specialist is expected to play a pivotal role in the successful execution and maintenance of privacy within the organization.Their responsibilities and expectations encompass the following:

• Conduct regular privacy impact assessments to identify potential privacy issues and risks to protect sensitive information.
• Define, evaluate, and assess privacy requirements for organizational projects.
• Support a privacy model tailored to the organization\'s specific needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices and standards.
• Support the organization complies with all relevant privacy regulations and standards. Eliminate the risks of non-compliance with legislation, corporate policies, and best practices. Report on findings and deliver recommended advice.
• Support privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees.
• Support and promote compliance with internal policies and processes related to data protection & records and information retention & disposition.
• Generate regular reports and documentation on the privacy program\'s status, risks, and compliance.
• Support the incorporation of privacy measures in the development of systems & processes.
• Support privacy projects and tasks within the agency as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C).

Must Haves:

• Previous experience writing PIA assessments is the most crucial aspect of this role.
• Experience with international regulations for data and privacy is preferred.
• Experience with Public Sectors is preferred

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