Manager, Privacy and Data Protection

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

**Job Description**:
Are you passion about privacy and data protection?

As 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.
- 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: London, Toronto_**

**Be your best at Canada Life

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.

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- 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._

**_
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**

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