Manager, Privacy and Data Protection

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Manager, Privacy and Data Protection

Are you passion about privacy and data protection?

As the Manager, Privacy and Data Protection, you’ll work closely with our partners across Canada to provide sound privacy advice and consultation to enable the business while respecting our privacy promise. As a privacy and data protection subject matter expert, you’ll act as the lead and subject matter expert pertaining to privacy and data protection issues. You will assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and standards to ensure the business is able to meet privacy and data protection obligations. The Manager, Privacy and Data Protection will also play a key role in making privacy and data protection reporting and insights for visible across Canada.

What you will do:

• Contribute collaboratively on projects to provide expert advice and guidance on awareness of relevant legislation, privacy commissioner rulings, best practices, internal/external breaches, and privacy impact assessments

• Monitor, interpret and maintain awareness to new and existing regulatory requirements, guidelines and other industry requirements to provide expertise advice and oversight of regulatory obligations. 

• Communicate new privacy risks, emerging issues, managing effectiveness and consistency of practices across the organization, assessing compliance and escalation of internal issues or risks.

• Own and mature the privacy and data protection risk framework for consistent application of privacy and data protection across Canada Life

• Assist with the management of the privacy program including communication and implementing change to the existing practices through the network of privacy representatives across the organization. 

• Provide leadership and expertise on privacy breaches and complaints

• Stay informed of and provide advice on data protection and privacy best practices to provide guidance to teams

• Create and deliver high-quality presentations related to privacy and data protection practices, to all areas of the company, to encourage privacy by design and culture change to embed privacy even deeper into our daily processes. This includes facilitation of the Canada-wide data protection forum

• Provide team leadership to privacy team members and stakeholders, including feedback and prioritization.

What you will bring: 

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience; CIPP/C professional designation is preferred.

• Experience in data governance and / or knowledge of Canadian privacy law supported by a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an insurance/financial services industry with inherent compliance related accountabilities. 

• Knowledge of data security and data protection protocols for safeguarding personal information

• Proven ability to understand new technological programs, processes and provide effective guidance related to complex technical projects and regulatory requirements.  

• Ability to evaluate policies, processes and systems to identify business risks and control gaps.

• Demonstrated strength in effectively building relationships and influencing change effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a niche in story telling

• Very good organizational skills with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI as asset).

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

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The base salary for this position is between  $74,500- $137,900 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For student opportunities only

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. 

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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