Legal Counsel, Privacy Protection

Position Title:

Legal Counsel, Privacy Protection (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English (assessed), French (assessed)

Language Skills:

English (assessed) (Reading - C - Advanced), English (assessed) (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (assessed) (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (assessed) (Reading - C - Advanced), French (assessed) (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (assessed) (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

:59 PM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Locations: Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto - other cities can be considered.

The role

As a Level II Legal Counsel, you will join the CBC/Radio-Canada Legal Services team. Reporting to the Executive Director, Privacy Protection and Records Management, you will provide legal expertise to ensure consistency and balance between the Corporation's business needs and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in privacy protection. 

You will focus specifically on issues related to digital platforms and new technologies, including AI. You will also contribute to the implementation and evolution of the Corporation's privacy program.

Key mandates and responsibilities:

The Legal Counsel will be required to:

Legal advice:

Provide legal services to various operational sectors and advise internal teams on a variety of privacy protection issues to help sectors achieve their objectives while complying with laws and best practices.

Compliance:

Contribute to the evolution, adherence to, and maintenance of the Corporation's privacy program, helping it meet its obligations by ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, and directives applicable to federal Crown corporations.

Technology and AI:

Handle contractual matters in information technology related to privacy protection, notably on legal issues associated with CBC/Radio-Canada's various digital platforms, new technologies, and projects involving artificial intelligence (AI).

Documentation and analysis:

Lead and/or advise on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs). Review and draft documentation such as data processing agreements, privacy notices, and guidelines.

Procurement support:

Conduct preliminary checks of potential vendors regarding their privacy protection practices.

Incident Management:

Manage privacy breaches and work in concert with the information security team.

Monitoring and Training:

Develop and deliver training sessions and perform legal monitoring to understand and anticipate trends and legislative changes.

Education and experience:

• Law degree and member of the Quebec or the Ontario Bar.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in privacy protection, gained in-house or in private practice.

• Solid knowledge of Canadian privacy laws (federal and provincial) and knowledge of the Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

• Experience in privacy breach management and in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).

• An interest in and good knowledge of technology law and artificial intelligence is an asset.

Skills and qualities:

• Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory, both oral and written.

• Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal concepts and work with individuals whose knowledge of legal issues varies.

• Strong analytical skills and solid judgment.

• Ability to work under pressure with an important workload, to prioritize, and to handle emergencies efficiently.

• Ability to defend positions based on the common interest while contributing to the achievement of corporate objectives and reconciling compliance requirements with practical operational needs.

• Comfortable conducting negotiations leading to the conclusion of complex agreements.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

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