Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information

About the position

Build the future with us Are you driven by the protection of personal information and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you will play a key role in the deployment and evolution of the organization-wide privacy protection program. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy the privacy protection program across the organization by supporting business units in managing confidentiality incidents as well as access and deletion requests.
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise business sectors to integrate privacy protection from the outset of initiatives.
  • Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations to support informed decision-making.
  • Ensure oversight of the program across the organization by carrying out targeted mandates and monitoring corrective actions.
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports for various governance bodies by gathering and consolidating information from multiple stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in corporate initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze impacts, and recommend required adjustments to the program.
  • Design and deliver awareness activities to strengthen the privacy protection culture across the organization.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
  • Strong proficiency with computer tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience, including three (3) in personal information protection.
  • Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
  • Is a member of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
  • Advanced level of English and French proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English- and French-speaking clients and partners across Canada via emails and calls.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of the business needs of a financial institution, particularly in insurance, savings, and wealth management (an asset).
  • Experience in deploying and monitoring a privacy protection program across an organization (an asset).

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance
  • Competitive pension plan
  • Vacation plan
  • Telemedicine
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Discounts on iA products
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