Privacy Director

DLL Group; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization in Burlington, Canada is seeking a Privacy Director to lead their privacy strategy and ensure compliance with global regulations. This role involves collaboration across various business units and the implementation of privacy-related policies. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in privacy and data protection, strong leadership skills, and deep knowledge of global privacy laws. The position includes benefits like flexible working hours and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Two volunteering days per year

Bonus plan

Remote working opportunities

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employer paid pension plan

Leading vacation package

Subsidized gym membership

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive privacy and data protection experience.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, GLBA).
• International privacy experience with enterprise-wide program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enhancement of the privacy framework to ensure compliance.
• Oversee Canadian privacy compliance across provinces.
• Partner with executive leadership to integrate privacy into business strategies.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Results-oriented

Ethical and confidentiality-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Technology, or related field

Tools

Privacy tools (e.g., OneTrust)

Job description

Overview

DLL is seeking an experienced Privacy Director to lead our comprehensive privacy strategy and program. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer this role will oversee the enhancement of our privacy framework to ensure compliance with global regulations while enabling business growth and innovation. The Privacy Director will also support operational privacy activities across Canada collaborating with group and local compliance teams to implement privacy-related policies processes and controls. This strategic leader will navigate complex regulatory landscapes and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL!

Day to Day

Strategic Leadership

• Execute the Canadian regions privacy vision strategy and roadmap
• Partner with executive leadership to integrate privacy into business strategy
• Represent DLL on privacy matters to the Global Privacy Team regulators and stakeholders

Program Management & Compliance

• Oversee Canadian privacy compliance across all provinces
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor evolving privacy laws and adjust policies accordingly
• Maintain a robust privacy program in collaboration with compliance teams
• Implement and enhance privacy-related forms policies and procedures
• Update Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and embed privacy by design
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
• Compile and report on key privacy metrics
• Maintain data maps for business processes and IT systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Information Security Legal Data & Analytics and business units
• Provide privacy guidance for new products and initiatives
• Lead privacy due diligence and integration activities
• Manage vendor and third-party privacy compliance
• Participate in audits and regulatory examinations
• Support privacy training and awareness programs
• Assist with record retention and destruction efforts

Incident Response & Rights Management

• Lead privacy incident investigations and breach response
• Oversee data subject rights (DSR) processes including consent and request handling
• Manage regulatory interactions during investigations or inquiries

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Assess privacy implications of emerging technologies (AI ML etc.)
• Develop privacy-by-design principles for new systems and tools

Benefits

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
• Bonus plan
• Remote working from home opportunities
• Flexible hours
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs, tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Paramedical benefit programs
• Employer paid defined contribution pension plan
• Industry leading vacation package
• Subsidized gym membership programs
• Employee referral program
• Open concept modern working environment

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We lead the way in meeting the need for flexibility and transparency which our customers increasingly expect.

Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Technology, Finance, IT or related field
• 5-10 years of progressive privacy and data protection experience
• International privacy experience and enterprise-wide program implementation
• Experience in fast-paced technology-driven environments
• Preferred: Equipment leasing / vendor finance experience, privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT), consulting or legal advisory background
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strategic thinker with operational execution capability
• Deep knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, GLBA)
• Familiarity with information security and data processing
• Experience with privacy tools (e.g. OneTrust)
• Ethical, impartial and confidentiality-focused
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Commitment to DLL’s mission and values

Wellbeing & Settling In

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness, and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives. Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

Connection Build meaningful connections with other DLL members

Health Manage mental, emotional and physical health

Finance Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health

Lifestyle Maintain balance between work and life priorities

There are things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL.

Settling In

At DLL we are many things. We are team members, family members and community members. We are members of society, different cultures and nationalities. We come from different backgrounds, cultures and histories. We share one thing in common: we are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands, but today we are truly a multinational business. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, less hierarchy and honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

We are a cross-cultural, collaborative, interconnected network that comes together every day with one goal: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know

Desired Primary Work Location: Burlington, ON – This is a hybrid position requiring the member to come into the office twice a week on average

Application deadline: September 30, 2025. This requisition may close earlier due to high volume.

The selection process may involve an assessment. Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website. DLL’s referral program applies.

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For more information please contact our Senior / Talent acquisition partner April Kim via DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring is subject to the successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills

Fundraising, Management Experience, Coaching, Analysis Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Budgeting, Leadership Experience, Mentoring, Public Speaking, negotiation, Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Compliance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 102476 - 153715