Privacy Officer

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Privacy Officer to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive privacy framework. This pivotal role ensures compliance with Ontario's privacy legislation and fosters a culture of privacy awareness within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in privacy management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex compliance issues. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about privacy and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in privacy management or related roles required.
• Certification as a Privacy Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and maintenance of privacy framework.
• Lead policy development and compliance audits across the organization.

Skills

Privacy Management

Compliance Audits

Risk Assessments

Training and Awareness Programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Certification as a Privacy Professional

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: April 11, 2025

Competition #: 1332

Position Overview

The Privacy Officer is accountable for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the privacy framework at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. This includes the management of policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with Ontario’s privacy and access-to-information legislation, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), and related statutes.

The Privacy Officer is a key role responsible for ensuring that all privacy and access-to-information practices are consistently followed across the organization. This includes leading policy and procedure development, compliance audits, risk assessments, and managing incidents and breach responses. The Privacy Officer will oversee training and awareness programs to educate staff on privacy obligations and foster a privacy-conscious culture. This role also includes managing access to information requests, providing consultation and advisory services to various departments, and preparing documentation and reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, health information management, privacy law, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Certification as a Privacy Professional is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in privacy management, freedom of information compliance, or related roles, preferably within healthcare, mental health, and child welfare sectors in Ontario.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required in relation to service requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must have the ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Must complete a criminal records check, satisfactory to Dilico.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

If you experience issues with our online application system, please apply directly at [e-mail]. The competition number must be quoted in the email subject line.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.