Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information

Iaawg; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Vacation plan

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec invites a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, to lead the deployment and ongoing evolution of our organization-wide privacy protection program. You will partner with business units to handle confidentiality incidents and access and deletion requests.

Ideal candidates have five years of relevant experience (three in personal information protection), a law degree, Barreau or Chambre des notaires, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience, including three in personal information protection.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Member of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
• Advanced level of English and French proficiency for cross-Canada communications.
• Knowledge of the business needs of a financial institution (insurance, savings, wealth management).

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 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.

Skills

Excellent communication in French and?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Barreau or Chambre des notaires membership

Job description

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. 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!

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

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Posting End Date 2026-08-21