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HR Associates

HR Associates

www.hrassociates.ca

1 Job

74 Employees

About the Company

Based in Toronto, we are an HR management firm dedicated to serving Ontario’s public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors with a specialized suite of services. With over 20 years of experience, we proudly offer a strong track record in delivering successful interim staffing solutions and HR consulting services, including province-wide recruitment process outsourcing. Stay updated on our work by following our LinkedIn pages for insights from each of our four divisions: Interim Staffing, HR Consulting, Recruitment, and Testing & Assessment. Connect with us on Twitter @hr_associates and Facebook at facebook.com/302hrassociates! Licensed Temporary Help Agency (THA-0000000026) and Recruiter (REC-0000000033) in the Province of Ontario.

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HR Associates
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Privacy Specialist
Job Description
Job title: Privacy Specialist Role Summary: Provide strategic and operational privacy advisory services for a public‑sector client, focusing on health information, digital solutions, and privacy governance. Support development, assessment, and implementation of privacy frameworks, data access strategies, and regulatory compliance. Expectations: Deliver privacy guidance that aligns with public policy, industry standards, and legislative mandates; ensure risk‑based solutions are integrated into program design and execution; maintain stakeholder engagement, project plans, and communication deliverables. Key Responsibilities - Develop, advise on, and conduct risk assessments across project phases. - Lead current‑state assessments, stakeholder engagement, and data‑access strategy planning. - Provide expert advice on privacy policies, standards, and guidelines. - Interpret and apply Ontario legislation (FIPPA, PHIPA) and other agreements. - Assess policies, frameworks, and data models to identify gaps and opportunities. - Conduct privacy risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies. - Maintain integrated project plans, status updates, and risk registers. - Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives and ensure privacy alignment. - Prepare briefing notes, reports, and presentations for executives and program teams. - Translate complex privacy concepts for non‑privacy audiences. - Provide continuous privacy counsel and documentation throughout project life cycles. Required Skills - Proven experience in privacy advisory/consulting, preferably in public sector or health contexts. - Deep knowledge of Ontario privacy legislation (PHIPA, FIPPA) and related agreements. - Skilled in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and privacy risk analyses. - Understanding of health system data, digital health solutions, and public‑sector data sharing. - Ability to map business processes, data flows, and design future‑state models. - Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and consultation skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation to executive audiences. - Organizational and project management proficiency, with capability to juggle multiple priorities. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Law, Public Administration, Health Informatics, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional privacy certifications (e.g., Privacy Officer Certificate (POC), Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C), or similar) preferred.
Toronto, Canada
On site
19-12-2025