Privacy and Compliance Lead

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives Do you thrive in a dynamic supportive environment where your contributions truly matter If so Medcan is the place for you!

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a for a privacy and regulatory compliance professional (Privacy and Compliance Lead) who will serve as the privacy subject-matter expert for Medcan.

The Privacy and Compliance Leadreports to the Chief Legal Officer and will be responsible fornew and existing privacy compliance and risk programs and initiatives. These efforts will include working with internal stakeholders (up to C-level) and external vendors and expert advisors including legal counsel and external government agencies.

What Youll Do:

• Subject Matter Expertise & Strategic Advisory:
  • Advises senior leadership and the Data and AI Enablement Committee on complex privacy health and data use matters.
  • Supports and collaborates with the Senior Legal and Privacy Counsel on enterprise-wide privacy initiatives.
• Privacy Program Leadership:
  • Leads Medcans privacy program including the investigation documentation reporting and resolution of privacy breaches or incidents.
  • Oversees internal privacy assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Serves as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies on privacy-related matters.
• Policy Development & Training
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive privacy and compliance policies and procedures aligned with evolving legal and regulatory standards.
  • Designs and delivers engaging training programs to ensure staff awareness and adherence to privacy obligations.
  • Ensures policy communications are current accessible and effectively disseminated across the organization.
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs):
  • Leads the review and execution of PIAs for new products services and technologies.
  • Partners with legal IT and clinical teams to assess privacy risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring:
  • Monitors and interprets new and evolving health and privacy legislation impacting Medcans operations.
  • Leads the development and implementation of proactive compliance measures.
  • Ensures timely updates to policies procedures and practices in response to legislative changes.
• Documentation and Records Management:
  • Maintains robust privacy and compliance documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory reviews.
  • Ensures documentation practices meet internal and external standards for accuracy and completeness.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Leads the resolution of CPSO complaints and escalations in collaboration with the Senior Legal and Privacy Counsel Chief Medical Officer and other senior leaders.
• AI Enablement
  • Provides expert guidance on AI use cases and implementations to ensure compliance with legal ethical and industry standards.
  • Supports the governance of data and AI use at Medcan through active participation in the Data and AI Enablement Committee.

What Youll Need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a privacy compliance or regulatory role preferably in a healthcare or health technology setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in privacy program management and regulatory advisory.
• Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and healthcare regulations.
• Exceptional judgment communication analytical and project management skills.
• IAPP certification.
• Ability to solve problems and analyze complex issues distil them into clear insights and deliver concise business-oriented advice to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
• An independent working style combined with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Skill in influencing negotiating and advocating persuasively and effectively.
• Comfort with ambiguity and interpreting the law in evolving areas.
• A blend of curiosity pragmatism efficiency and the desire to serve as a trusted partner throughout Medcan.

This full-time role reports to the Chief Legal Officer. The work schedule is hybrid Monday to Friday with 2 days in the office at 150 York St in downtown Toronto.

Position Pay Range

Pay will be determined based on an analysis of the selected candidates experience and qualifications within the roles compensation grade. Medcans compensation ranges are determined by a combination of required qualifications and skills market value and internal equity. The above range pertains solely to the base compensation and is not inclusive of additional compensation details such as perks benefits and potential bonuses or incentives.

Diversity Equity and Accessibility:

Medcan is dedicated to employment equity diversity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all staff have a fair opportunity to participate and success at work. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.

AI Use Disclosure Recruitment at Medcan

Medcan uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening and assessment of candidates as part of a fair transparent and inclusive hiring process. These tools assist our Talent Acquisition team but do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions are reviewed and made by our hiring teams to ensure fairness and alignment with Medcans values. If you have questions about how your application is assessed please contact Medcans Talent Acquisition team at .