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A financial services company is seeking a Privacy Specialist responsible for assessing privacy incidents, reviewing impact assessments, and ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a college diploma or degree, and strong bilingual communication skills in English and French. This role is based in Montreal, Quebec, and offers a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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.
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 of 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 InclusionAt 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.
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