Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Pension plan

Vacation plan

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information to lead and evolve the organization-wide privacy protection program in a collaborative, inclusive environment. The role focuses on deploying the program, handling confidentiality incidents, and guiding stakeholders on privacy risks across Canada.

The position requires strong bilingual communication, a law degree, and a track record in personal information protection, ideally within financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law is required.
• Barreau or Chambre des notaires membership is required or highly preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience, including three in personal information protection.
• Advanced level of English and French proficiency, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of financial institutions’ business needs (insurance, savings, wealth management) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the privacy protection program across the organization by supporting business units in managing confidentiality incidents as well as access and deletion requests.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise business sectors to integrate privacy protection from the outset of initiatives.
• Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure oversight of the program across the organization by carrying out targeted mandates and monitoring corrective actions.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for governance bodies by gathering information from stakeholders.
• Participate in corporate initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze impacts, and recommend adjustments to the program.
• Design and deliver awareness activities to strengthen the privacy protection culture.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Barreau or Chambre des notaires membership

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by the protection of personal information and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you will play a key role in the deployment and evolution of the organization-wide privacy protection program.

Description

Are you driven by the protection of personal information and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you will play a key role in the deployment and evolution of the organization-wide privacy protection program. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

• Deploy the privacy protection program across the organization by supporting business units in managing confidentiality incidents as well as access and deletion requests.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise business sectors to integrate privacy protection from the outset of initiatives.
• Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure oversight of the program across the organization by carrying out targeted mandates and monitoring corrective actions.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for various governance bodies by gathering and consolidating information from multiple stakeholders.
• Actively participate in corporate initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze impacts, and recommend required adjustments to the program.
• Design and deliver awareness activities to strengthen the privacy protection culture across the organization.

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role

• Is known for their excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Stands out for their knowledge of the business needs of a financial institution, particularly in insurance, savings, and wealth management (an asset).
• Demonstrates strong proficiency with computer tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Is recognized for their experience in deploying and monitoring a privacy protection program across an organization (an asset).
• Has five (5) years of relevant experience, including three (3) in personal information protection.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Is a member of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
• Advanced level of English and French proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English- and French-speaking clients and partners across Canada via emails and calls.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, vacation plan, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, discounts on iA products, and much more!