Senior Privacy & Data Governance Counsel

FortisBC; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work program

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking a leader to manage its privacy program within the legal department in British Columbia. You will provide legal guidance on privacy, AI, cybersecurity, data governance and contract support for the Information Systems unit.

You will oversee the privacy program, risk management, DPIAs, data storage assessments, breach response, and regulatory liaison, collaborating with business units to embed privacy controls.

Qualifications

• JD or professional law degree with good standing in the Law Society of BC.
• Minimum of eight years of post-call experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• At least three years’ experience as a compliance or privacy professional.
• Completion of or eligibility for an Information Access & Protection of Privacy program or certification (CIPP/C, CIPM) or Canadian privacy credential.
• Experience in regulated/public sector environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain FortisBC's privacy program and serve as liaison with privacy regulators.
• Oversee privacy governance framework, policies, and procedures; embed privacy controls with business units.
• Provide oversight for privacy impact assessments and data storage assessments; manage access requests per storage requirements.
• Oversee privacy incident response, investigations, containment, remediation, and breach reporting.
• Provide legal counsel on privacy, AI, cybersecurity, information systems, and data governance, including trainings.
• Draft and negotiate information systems agreements; monitor regulatory developments and manage external counsel.

Skills

Privacy governance

Regulatory liaison

Legal counsel

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law

Job description

FortisBC is seeking a leader to manage its privacy program within the legal department in British Columbia. You will provide legal guidance on privacy, AI, cybersecurity, data governance and contract support for the Information Systems unit.

You will oversee the privacy program, risk management, DPIAs, data storage assessments, breach response, and regulatory liaison, collaborating with business units to embed privacy controls.