Privacy Officer & Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Summary
Branch: Non-Regulated
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $126100.00to $148300.00
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the provinces largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy natural gas electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2700 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.
This position leads FortisBCs privacy management program ensuring compliance with privacy legislation and regulatory requirements. The position is part of the FortisBC legal department and will be responsible for providing legal advice on privacy AI cybersecurity data governance and providing contract support for the Information Systems business unit. It is accountable for privacy program oversight risk management privacy impact assessments data storage assessments breach response and serving as a regulatory liaison with privacy regulators.
Act as the organizations designated privacy authority to lead and maintain FortisBCs privacy program and be the primary liaison with privacy regulators as required under applicable legislation.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the organizations privacy governance framework policies and procedures. Collaborates with business units to embed privacy and related compliance controls into operational processes.
Provide strategic oversight to the Privacy Advisor role and exercise final review and approval authority for privacy impact assessments and data storage assessments. Oversee the handling of access requests from employees customers and external agencies ensuring compliance with data storage location requirements as required by BCUC.
Oversee the privacy incident response process including investigation documentation containment remediation and reporting. Respond to privacy incidents breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
Provide legal counsel on privacy AI cybersecurity information systems and data governance matters while delivering privacy training and awareness programs.
Draft and negotiate information systems agreements monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments and manage external legal counsel as required.
A Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree plus a minimum of eight years of post-call experience in a corporate legal department or law firm and good standing membership with the Law Society of B.C.
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a compliance or privacy professional.
Completion of or eligible to complete an Information Access & Protection of Privacy program or certification as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C CIPM) or other Canadian recognized privacy certification.
Experience providing legal and privacy advice within a regulated or public sector environment would be an asset.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles data governance and records management.
In this role you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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About Company
FortisBC delivers renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 135 BC communities and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.
