Senior Privacy Specialist

CAAT Pension Plan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CAAT Pension Plan is seeking a Senior Privacy Specialist to advance privacy and records management across the organization. You will act as a trusted privacy advisor, handling assessments, incidents, and governance to support multiple jurisdictions and product offerings.

You will lead privacy training, review third-party agreements for privacy risk, and ensure policies align with evolving laws. Strong communication and a proactive, independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, operating privacy programs and privacy compliance activities.
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments and advising business stakeholders on privacy matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance CAAT’s privacy and records management programs across the organization.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, incidents, investigations, and mitigation planning.
• Review contracts, data processing addenda, and third-party agreements for privacy risks.
• Develop privacy training and awareness initiatives for staff.

Skills

Privacy program management

Privacy compliance

Privacy impact assessments

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post secondary education in law or information studies

Job description

At CAAT, we’re passionate about what we do. And it shows!Here, you’ll find a cultural spark in everything we do – from the way we partner with members and employers, to the way we work, collaborate, and grow. It doesn’t just feel different at CAAT. It is different. We’re one of the fastest-growing pensions in the country for a reason. We challenge the status quo, making a real impact on the hundreds of employers we serve – from education institutions to major corporations and household brands. And we’re just getting started. Driven by core values and a shared purpose, we’re fierce champions for better retirement security, known for our can-do culture where everyone plays a role in bringing our vision to life. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love you to be a part of it.About the Role:We are seeking a Senior Privacy Specialist to maintain and continuously enhance CAAT’s privacy management and records management programs.Working closely with stakeholders across the organization, the successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on privacy compliance and records retention. As CAAT continues to expand across multiple jurisdictions and product offerings, this role will play a key part in building and operationalizing a mature privacy program while supporting a culture of privacy organization wide.As the Newest Member of our Team, You’ll:Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and continuous improvement of CAAT’s privacy and records management programs.Conduct privacy impact assessments and provide privacy analysis, guidance, and recommendations to business stakeholders.Provides guidance and advice to departments and internal business partners on requirements for privacy compliance; integrating privacy protective practices into business operations.Lead and coordinate investigations related to privacy incidents, including privacy assessments, root cause analysis, mitigation planning, and associated reporting requirements.Develop and deliver privacy training, education, and awareness initiatives to strengthen privacy knowledge and practices across the organization.Review contracts, participation agreements, data processing addendums, AI-related agreements, and other third-party arrangements to identify and mitigate privacy risks.Monitor changes to privacy legislation and emerging regulatory requirements, assessing impacts and helping update internal policies, procedures, and controls accordingly.Create and maintain an enterprise personal information inventory and log of associated data flows.Maintain and advise on records retention requirements, policies, procedures, and standards.Contribute to broadening regulatory compliance initiatives and issues as assigned.To Succeed, You Bring:Post secondary education with a focus in law, information studies or a similar area of study.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in privacy program management, compliance, pension administration, or a related legal/compliance environment.Experience designing, implementing, operating, and enhancing privacy programs and privacy compliance activities.Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, responding to privacy incidents, and advising business stakeholders of privacy related matters.Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to management competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners across the business.Professional privacy or compliance certification such as CIPP/C, CIPM, or similar is considered an asset.The target hiring salary for this position is $96,800.00-$113,800.00. Placement within our salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, market conditions, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.At CAAT, we believe innovation, passion, and purpose are ingredients for a great work environment. We’re incredibly proud of our people and the remarkable impact they have as catalysts for change. We’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent, which means competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and an environment where people can grow and thrive. When you work with CAAT, you’ll enjoy:Opportunities to Build a Better You: We never stand still. As we grow, so do you. Enjoy a place that provides endless opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones.Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Be at your best with a Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes your physical, mental, and financial wellness. From flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits to wellness incentives, and a defined benefit pension plan – we have you covered.A Place to Collaborate and Win: We’ve built a lively environment where creativity and open communication thrive. It’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of ‘Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures’, one of ‘Greater Toronto’s Top Employers’, and one of the ‘Best Places to Work’.Work that Truly Matters. You’re giving Canadians the opportunity for better retirement security, and organizations the chance to do more.If you believe that Canadians deserve a future where a secure lifetime retirement income contributes to their financial and overall well-being, then CAAT could be the right fit for you. Start your journey with us today. Apply now.Learn more about us by visiting www.caatpension.ca/careersNo artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB):DEIB at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best, professional, authentic, selves to work.CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact us at [e-mail] or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000 for assistance.Vacancy:This posting is for an existing vacancy