Privacy Analyst Job Toronto Ontario Canada,Law/Legal

Data. Discovery. Better Health.

ICES is a world‑leading health research and analytics institute. With a wealth of data and analytic expertise, we create trusted evidence that has changed health policy and practice and helps ensure better health for all.

Ready to discover more with us? Join our outstanding, collaborative team where your skills, knowledge and curiosity are valued and can change the future of health care.

At ICES, we recognize what matters most to our employees. Some of the great benefits of working at ICES include:

Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Program
HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Pension)
Employee Assistance Program and Dialogue Well Being Program
Generous vacation, float and caregiver days for all employees
Education Fund and Dedicated Education Days
Holiday Closure
Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Introduction

ICES is currently seeking a Privacy Analyst to join our Privacy and Legal Office Department. Reporting to Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services, and situated within the Privacy & Legal Office (PLO), the Privacy Analyst will provide advice and guidance to different teams across the institution to ensure that ICES meets its privacy obligations while living up to ICES’ values.

Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to

Independently carry files of low to medium complexity with oversight from the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services, including privacy-related consultations; privacy impact assessments on projects, programs, data holdings, information systems, and technology; suspected privacy breaches; privacy complaints; and privacy inquiries;

Advise on privacy and data governance issues and risks associated with ICES activities and technology, and work with teams across the organization to develop solutions and mitigation strategies;

Research, identify, and provide updates on developments in privacy and data governance laws and best practices, and in data analytics, research, and emerging data uses;

Provide feedback on privacy-related policies, procedures, processes, and tools;

Contribute to the creation, support and delivery of ICES-wide privacy and data governance education, awareness, and training resources;

Consult and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish any of the above.

Participate actively as a member of PLO;

Act as the delegate of, and perform other duties as may be assigned by, the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

Law degree or master’s degree in subject relevant to law, privacy, regulation, or compliance;
CIPP/C certification or equivalent (strongly preferred);
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in privacy, law, regulation, or compliance;
Demonstrated knowledge and command of privacy laws and privacy best practices;
Experience drafting privacy impact assessments or legal documents where review, assessment and comprehension of complex documentation is required;
Excellent technical and analytic skills and detail‑oriented approach to issues and analyses;
Excellent critical thinking skills, including ability to exercise discretion and good judgment;
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and resourcefully, including taking proactive action to identify issues and solve problems, including adjusting to changing priorities as necessary;
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills;
Sets and delivers high standards of personal work.

This full‑time opportunity is for an existing vacancy at ICES Central. The annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000. Successful candidate must reside within Ontario while working under our remote flex model and be able to come into the office when required from time to time.

Security clearance may be required.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their…


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