About this role
Lead data protection and privacy compliance across Canada as Canadian Data Protection Officer. Oversee privacy governance, regulatory engagement, incident response, and embed privacy by design into organizational operations.
Must have
Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Management, Business, IT, or related field
5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles
Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation
Experience implementing privacy management programs
Technologies
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain privacy management program aligned with Canadian laws
Monitor legislative developments including Law 25 requirements
Establish privacy policies, standards, and procedures
Maintain records of processing activities and data inventories
Provide expert privacy advice to business stakeholders
Lead Privacy Impact Assessments and embed privacy by design
Review data sharing agreements and vendor contracts
Respond to privacy incidents and data breaches
Ensure compliance with breach notification obligations
Act as primary contact for Canadian privacy regulators
Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and complaints
Oversee responses to access and correction requests
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs
Escalate material privacy risks to senior leadership and Board
Recruitment process
Role operates with professional independence from organizational structure
Acts as both independent advisor and strategic business partner
International scope where applicable beyond Canada
Originally posted on Himalayas
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