Privacy Program Specialist

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Privacy Program Specialist to support and manage privacy compliance. The role includes investigating privacy incidents and conducting assessments. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, communication skills and a post-secondary qualification in a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Privacy Office.
• Assist with investigating privacy incidents.
• Support privacy training and awareness efforts.
• Assist in conducting privacy impact assessments.
• Build partnerships with CPABC staff regarding privacy matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Cyber-security understanding

Education

Post-Secondary qualification in related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Position: Privacy Program Specialist

Reports To: Privacy Officer

Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail oriented, collaborative and results-driven individual for the position of Privacy Program Specialist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a sixth consecutive year in 2025. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.

Job Summary

The Privacy Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the Privacy Office in compliance and risk management related to FOIPPA and CASL. The role focuses largely on supporting CPABC’s privacy compliance including the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Privacy Office, including inbox management, responding to student and member confirmation requests and other administrative duties;
• Assist with containing and investigating suspected or real privacy incidents;
• Support privacy training and awareness efforts;
• Assist in conducting low to moderately complex privacy impact assessments;
• Support the maintenance of CPABC’s records management system for the privacy team;
• Assist in maintaining the Personal Information Directory;
• Maintain and assist in updating operational documentation, including privacy policies, standards, and procedures, and knowledge bases;
• Assist with ongoing and collaborative reviews to ensure that the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information is in compliance with FOIPPA;
• Build partnerships with CPABC staff to provide support and guidance on best practices on privacy and CASL matters;
• Contribute to the recommendation of appropriate controls and assisting with mitigation strategies.
• Assist with special projects;
• Provide input into and implement continuous process improvements;

And other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Key Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Post-Secondary qualification in a related discipline, or equivalent experience;

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, build credibility and strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the organization;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong decision making and judgment skills;
• Highly professional, diplomatic and tactful;
• High degree of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential files and information;
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted and collaborative working relationships with business and cross functional teams;
• Process oriented with excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently;
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint;
• Strong understanding of technology tools and cyber-security

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Privacy certification (e.g. CIPP/C) and/or experience relating to FOIPPA/Privacy legislation policies and directives an asset;

The starting annual salary for this position is between $55,200.00 and 65,550.00 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why join our team?

• We Are Open
• We Work Together
• We Communicate
• We Improve Every Day
• We Are Professional
• We Laugh and Celebrate

About CPABC

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a sixth consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2025.