Senior Privacy and Information Consultant

Senior Privacy and Information Consultant
Our client in the public sector is seeking a contract based Privacy and Information Management consultant. Focus will be on privacy, info management and protection.

Location:

Hybrid 2 - 3d Toronto

Duration: 7 months

Responsibilities

Conduct  Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) , including:
Scope definition, Data flows and information lifecycle mapping, Privacy risk identification, Mitigation strategies, Formal documentation and sign-offs

Produce  Privacy Summary Reports  highlighting executive-level risks, decisions, and status.

Research and interpret  federal, provincial, and municipal privacy and information management legislation .

Prepare  legislative research memoranda  outlining statutory requirements and implications for services.

Consult and collaborate with  Legal Services  and corporate partners to support consistent interpretation and application.

Perform  compliance assessments  of programs, services, and technology initiatives against:
Privacy obligations, Information management policies, Open government and access principles

Conduct  policy gap analyses , identifying risks, gaps, and remediation options.

Author or recommend updates to privacy and information management policies, standards, and procedures.

Provide guidance on  information lifecycle management , accountable record-keeping, access, and protection.

Support significant initiatives through consultation, issue monitoring, and participation in task groups and committees.

Manage assigned work streams, timelines, and deliverables related to privacy and information management initiatives.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with legal, business, technical, and external government stakeholders.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in  Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) .

Strong understanding of  information lifecycle management , privacy protection, and open government principles.

Experience advising on information collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection.

Knowledge of  federal, provincial, and municipal statutes, regulations, and codes  related to privacy and information management.

Experience conducting legislative research and translating legal requirements into practical guidance.

Ability to collaborate effectively with legal teams on interpretation and application.

Experience reviewing programs, services, and technology initiatives for compliance with information management and privacy requirements.

Proven ability to identify policy gaps and recommend remediation strategies.

Experience authoring or contributing to policies, standards, or governance frameworks.

Knowledge of accountable record-keeping, information access, and quality assurance requirements.

Familiarity with technology-enabled service delivery and associated privacy considerations.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function
Information Technology

Industries
Government Administration

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