Privacy Analyst

Data. Discovery. Better Health.

ICES is a world-leading health research and analytics institute. With a wealth of data and analytic expertise, we create trusted evidence that has changed health policy and practice and helps ensure better health for all. 

Ready to discover more with us? Join our outstanding, collaborative team where your skills, knowledge and curiosity are valued and can change the future of health care.

At ICES, we recognize what matters most to our employees. Some of the great benefits of working at ICES include:

• Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Pension)
• Employee Assistance Program and Dialogue Well Being Program
• Generous vacation, float and caregiver days for all employees
• Education Fund and Dedicated Education Days
• Holiday Closure
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Introduction:

ICES is currently seeking a Privacy Analyst to join our Privacy and Legal Office Department. Reporting to Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services, and situated within the Privacy & Legal Office (PLO), the Privacy Analyst will provide advice and guidance to different teams across the institution to ensure that ICES meets its privacy obligations while living up to ICES' values.

Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:

1. Independently carry files of low to medium complexity with oversight from the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services, including privacy-related consultations; privacy impact assessments on projects, programs, data holdings, information systems, and technology; suspected privacy breaches; privacy complaints; and privacy inquiries;
2. Advise on privacy and data governance issues and risks associated with ICES activities and technology, and work with teams across the organization to develop solutions and mitigation strategies;
3. Research, identify, and provide updates on developments in privacy and data governance laws and best practices, and in data analytics, research, and emerging data uses;
4. Provide feedback on privacy-related policies, procedures, processes, and tools;
5. Contribute to the creation, support and delivery of ICES-wide privacy and data governance education, awareness, and training resources;
6. Consult and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish any of the above.
7. Participate actively as a member of PLO;
8. Act as the delegate of, and perform other duties as may be assigned by, the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Law degree or master's degree in subject relevant to law, privacy, regulation, or compliance;
• CIPP/C certification or equivalent (strongly preferred);
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in privacy, law, regulation, or compliance;
• Demonstrated knowledge and command of privacy laws and privacy best practices;
• Experience drafting privacy impact assessments or legal documents where review, assessment and comprehension of complex documentation is required;
• Excellent technical and analytic skills and detail-oriented approach to issues and analyses;
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including ability to exercise discretion and good judgment;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and resourcefully, including taking proactive action to identify issues and solve problems, including adjusting to changing priorities as necessary;
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills;
• Sets and delivers high standards of personal work.

This is a full-time vacant opportunity at ICES Central. Successful candidate must reside within Ontario while working remotely and able to come into the office if required from time to time. There may be instances where in-person meetings are requested; however, ICES continues to support Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario.

Security clearance may be required.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their knowledge, skills and abilities match the scope of this position.

ICES is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. ICES strongly encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving communities including but not limited to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black and racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.

ICES is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to ICES and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at ICES. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted for further discussions.