Privacy Officer (Remote, Part Time)

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national non-profit organization in Canada is seeking a volunteer Privacy Officer. This remote, part-time role involves overseeing compliance with privacy laws, conducting risk assessments, and developing training for volunteers. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Canadian privacy legislation and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to make a strategic impact while gaining valuable experience in a leadership role.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Recognition and experience in leadership

LinkedIn endorsement and reference letter

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and data protection principles.
• Prior experience in privacy, compliance, legal, or risk management roles preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement organizational privacy policies.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify privacy vulnerabilities.
• Establish and oversee procedures for managing privacy incidents.

Skills

Understanding of Canadian privacy laws

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Volunteer Privacy Officer (Remote)Organization: Right to Live CanadaCommitment: Part-Time, Flexible, Remote------ About Right to Live CanadaRight to Live Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty-driven euthanasia and alleviating poverty-induced suffering among Canadians with disabilities. ------ The OpportunityWe are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Privacy Officer to oversee all aspects of privacy compliance and data governance across our organization. This is a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring adherence to applicable privacy legislation, and building trust with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.------ Key Responsibilities- Policy Development & Compliance Draft, implement, and maintain organizational privacy policies in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation (e.g., PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws).- Risk Assessment & MitigationConduct periodic risk assessments to identify privacy vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.- Training & AwarenessDevelop basic training resources and guidance for volunteers handling personal information.- Incident ResponseEstablish and oversee procedures for managing privacy incidents and breaches, including documentation and reporting requirements.- Third-Party ComplianceReview vendor and partner relationships for compliance with privacy standards.------ Qualifications- Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and data protection principles (PIPEDA familiarity essential).- Prior experience in privacy, compliance, legal, or risk management roles preferred.- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.- Ability to work independently in a start-up, resource-limited non-profit environment.------ What We Offer- An opportunity to define and lead privacy governance for a growing national non-profit.- Flexible, remote volunteer position with significant strategic impact.- Recognition and experience in a specialized leadership role within the non-profit sector.- LinkedIn endorsement and letter of reference after three months of active, successful volunteering------ To Apply:Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to [e-mail] with the subject line: Volunteer Privacy Officer Application.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

------ What We Offer- An opportunity to define and lead privacy governance for a growing national non-profit.- Flexible, remote volunteer position with significant strategic impact.- Recognition and experience in a specialized leadership role within the non-profit sector.- LinkedIn endorsement and letter of reference after three months of active, successful volunteering