Specialist, Privacy
Specialist, Privacy
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At Ontario Health we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity inspiration tenacity humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks vacation to start (for individual contributors) increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career Consider this opportunity.
Here is what you will be doing
The Privacy Specialist is responsible for assisting the Privacy Operations Officer in ensuring Ontario Health (OH) programs comply with privacy rules and regulations. As part of this role the Privacy Specialist provides privacy advisory services supports privacy operations assists in developing and implementing the privacy program and supports the Privacy Operations Officer as required.
Reporting to the Privacy Operations Officer the Privacy Specialist will advise Ontario Health programs to support their compliance privacy rules and this role you will be part of a team that leads the development of a privacy program for some of the most exciting and transformative initiatives in Ontario.
Here is what you will need to be successful
Conduct research and support the updating of privacy policies and procedures to ensure OH is compliant with applicable privacy laws in Ontario as requested.
Support the analysis of legislative changes and conducting legislative change impact assessments.
May be required to conduct privacy impact assessments identifying and assessing potential or actual risks for small to medium complex initiatives.
Support investigating privacy incidents privacy inquiries and privacy requests of any kind.
Provide privacy advisory and support to business teams.
Lead and participate on project teams as the privacy subject matter expert.
Assess and Identify privacy requirements.
Develop strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of privacy.
Respond and provide advice and legislative interpretation for information and access requests consent management requests complaints or inquiries appeals and privacy issues under the Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004 and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act escalating complex inquiries to more senior privacy staff for assistance where appropriate
Support privacy program projects and activities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Privacy Office.
Support the development and delivery privacy training for Ontario Health.
Other duties as required.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in health care health informatics public or business administration or another relevant field is preferred or equivalent education/experience.
1 year of relevant privacy experience.
Recognized privacy designation (CIPP/C) is preferred.
Recognized security certification or designation is an asset.
Experience conducting privacy impact assessments is an asset.
Direct operational level privacy experience preferably in a health sector public sector and/or IT environment ais an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of access and privacy requirements and practices preferably related to the health and public sectors.
Ontarios Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004 (PHIPA).
Ontarios Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Thorough understanding of privacy-by-design and best practices.
Experience with conducting and/or providing oversight for privacy impact assessments including developing privacy requirements risk mitigation plans corporate policies and developing and/or delivering training content.
Knowledge of technology architecture and infrastructure digital health solutions and services enterprise and corporate IT including information and cyber security preferred.
Working knowledge of digital health technologies and information security industry standards.
Excel in a fast-paced and project focused environment.
Exceptional analytic and creative problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication.
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Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term) Full timeContract Length:
6 Month(s)Salary Band:
Band 4External Application Deadline Date:
September 16 2025All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations Mtis Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
