Senior Privacy Consultant

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Privacy Consultant to support the our Client in assessing privacy risks associated with new technologies digital systems and programs. The role ensures compliance with Ontario federal and private sector privacy legislation while identifying and mitigating privacy risks before solutions are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support Privacy Impact Assessments for new programs systems or policies
Evaluate compliance with provincial federal municipal and private sector privacy legislation
Identify privacy risks related to digital cloud based and integrated systems
Recommend mitigation strategies to ensure personal information is protected
Review data flows system designs and business processes to assess privacy impact
Collaborate with technical teams business stakeholders legal advisors and policy teams
Document findings risks and recommendations clearly for senior leadership
Support OPS privacy approval processes and stakeholder sign off

Privacy and Legislative Expertise

Strong experience with Ontario privacy legislation including FIPPA MFIPPA and PHIPA
Familiarity with federal PIPEDA and US PATRIOT Act
Experience conducting PIAs in public sector environments
Knowledge of Fair Information Practices and privacy enhancing best practices
Experience reviewing policies and legislation to ensure privacy compliance

Technical and Systems Understanding

Understanding of IT systems digital platforms cloud technologies and integrations
Experience assessing privacy risks related to APIs web applications backend systems and legacy integrations
Knowledge of data flows information architecture and system interfaces
Familiarity with security concepts such as encryption access control and data protection

Leadership and Communication Skills

Ability to lead or support PIA activities independently or within a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex privacy and technical issues in simple terms
Experience facilitating discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops
Strong organization and time management skills in fast paced environments

Nice to Have

Prior OPS or public sector experience
Professional certifications related to privacy security or IT
Experience delivering privacy education or training
Knowledge of digital identity frameworks