[Hiring] Privacy Manager @CareAbout

Role Description

Reporting to the VP, IT, the Privacy Manager plays a vital role in keeping the organization’s proprietary and sensitive information secure. You will work inter-departmentally to create, identify and correct flaws in the company’s privacy program and practices, as well as being key in the company’s security program and certification objectives.

The Privacy Manager is responsible for ensuring the company’s sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access and to ensure the appropriate controls and processes are in place. This includes both online and on-premises infrastructures. The primary functions are to develop and manage the privacy and data protection strategy, and to be responsible for supporting privacy governance, specifically related to applicable privacy regulations (including GDPR, CCPR/CCPA, Quebec Law 25, etc).

What You'll Do Here

• Conduct Privacy audits to determine current state and required actions (gap analysis)
• Perform Privacy Impact Assessments as required
• Assess and analyze privacy requirements, current state environment and technology platforms to define and propose solutions both administrative and technical to meet our Privacy obligations
• Improve, and where needed, create our Privacy Program
• Maintain the Privacy Register
• Liaison with external Sponsor and Providers on Privacy matters
• Maintain and update or create any required Privacy Policies and procedures
• Conduct Privacy internal audits
• Maintain a current knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Work with IT to implement technical solutions (eg., Data loss Prevention, etc)
• Work with the business to improve Privacy practices
• Provide guidance to other departments (esp. Marketing) on privacy obligations and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years equivalent work experience in a similar role
• Certification by IAPP or other recognized certification body
• Very good knowledge of GDPR (UK GDPR is also fine), Quebec law 25, CCPR/CCPA and other related laws as may be applicable
• Knowledge of technical computer solutions and challenges
• Current knowledge of the main Privacy regulations
• Experience with the implementation of a privacy program
• Previous Audit experience
• Ability to travel to various sites (approx. 20%)

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interact with business partners at all levels of the organization to collect and document integration requirements
• Excellent customer service and ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Keen eye for detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively and independently in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams
• Eager and enthusiastic to learn and adopt new skills

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company Description

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!