Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto School of Management Full time

**Job Title**:
Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

**Location**:
Toronto, ON

**Department**:
Enterprise Systems and Digital transformation

**Job Type**

Full-Time, Permanent

**Reports to**:
Director

**About the Company**

GUS Canada Colleges is a part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network. GUS is one of the largest education groups in the world; offering accredited bachelor's, master's, medical and law degree programs, vocational and professional qualifications, and language courses to approximately 100,000 students globally. GUS Canada has successfully introduced many innovative post-secondary institutions to communities across the country over the past decade, including University Canada West (Vancouver), the Canadian College of Technology and Business (Vancouver), the Toronto School of Management (Toronto), the Trebas Institute (Toronto and Montreal), and The Language Gallery (Vancouver and Toronto).

**Position Overview**

**Responsibilities**:
- Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
- Monitor and assess the organization's data privacy risks and vulnerabilities, conducting regular audits and risk assessments.
- Provide expert guidance to internal teams on data privacy best practices and ensure compliance with privacy requirements.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement technical measures for data protection, encryption, and access control.
- Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects or initiatives involving the processing of personal data.
- Oversee the development and delivery of data privacy training and awareness programs for employees.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, keeping the organization informed of any changes that may impact data privacy practices.
- Lead incident response activities in the event of a data breach, including coordinating with relevant stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
- Establish and maintain data processing agreements with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure data privacy compliance.
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address privacy-related contractual obligations and data transfer requirements.

**Essential Technical Skills**:
- In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, or other relevant data privacy frameworks.
- Experience in developing and implementing data privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
- Understanding of data security technologies and best practices, including encryption, access controls, and data anonymization techniques.

**Essential Personal Skills**:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data privacy and protection roles.
- Previous experience in developing and implementing data privacy policies and procedures.

**Please note **- the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.- GUS Canada Colleges is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._

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