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A leading financial services firm is seeking a Privacy Compliance Officer in Montreal. The role involves assessing privacy incidents, making recommendations, and ensuring compliance with Canadian privacy laws. Candidates must possess a college diploma or degree, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be proficient in both English and French. This position is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and managing privacy matters effectively.
time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (28 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR10023802
Under the responsibility of the Director, Regulatory Compliance and the direction of the Manager, Complaints, Regulatory Investigations and Policy, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and making recommendations related to privacy matters.
Duties include:
Assessing, analyzing, investigating and documenting privacy incidents and complaints in accordance with policies and procedures;
Reviewing and making recommendations on privacy impact assessments for corporate initiatives;
Keeping current on federal and provincial privacy laws, practices and trends;
Assisting in drafting privacy policies and procedures and related documentation and forms;
Assisting in drafting and reviewing privacy training materials;
Preparing privacy reports for the iAPW Board and Privacy Officer;
Participating in privacy projects and making recommendations to management;
Assisting the Regulatory Compliance team with other matters as needed.
Qualifications:
College diploma (DEC in Quebec) or university degree
3 or more years of experience in a similar privacy role
Experience working at a securities dealer is an asset for the role
Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy laws in Canada, including Law 25 in Quebec and Bill C-27
Familiarity with privacy risk management and compliance and ability to understand privacy policies and procedures and provide guidance on related matters
Strong organization and analytical skills
Advanced level of English and Intermediate level of French, both spoken and written, as the person will be required to communicate either in person or via email with English and French-speaking colleagues and internal partners across Canada on a daily basis.
Under the responsibility of the Director, Regulatory Compliance and the direction of the Manager, Complaints, Regulatory Investigations and Policy, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and making recommendations related to privacy matters.
Duties include:
Assessing, analyzing, investigating and documenting privacy incidents and complaints in accordance with policies and procedures;
Reviewing and making recommendations on privacy impact assessments for corporate initiatives;
Keeping current on federal and provincial privacy laws, practices and trends;
Assisting in drafting privacy policies and procedures and related documentation and forms;
Assisting in drafting and reviewing privacy training materials;
Preparing privacy reports for the iAPW Board and Privacy Officer;
Participating in privacy projects and making recommendations to management;
Assisting the Regulatory Compliance team with other matters as needed.
Qualifications:
College diploma (DEC in Quebec) or university degree
3 or more years of experience in a similar privacy role
Experience working at a securities dealer is an asset for the role
Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy laws in Canada, including Law 25 in Quebec and Bill C-27
Familiarity with privacy risk management and compliance and ability to understand privacy policies and procedures and provide guidance on related matters
Strong organization and analytical skills
Advanced level of English and Intermediate level of French, both spoken and written, as the person will be required to communicate either in person or via email with English and French-speaking colleagues and internal partners across Canada on a daily basis.
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