Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by the protection of personal information and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you will play a key role in the deployment and evolution of the organization-wide privacy protection program. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
Strong proficiency with computer tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Five (5) years of relevant experience, including three (3) in personal information protection.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Is a member of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
Advanced level of English and French proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English- and French-speaking clients and partners across Canada via emails and calls.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the business needs of a financial institution, particularly in insurance, savings, and wealth management (an asset).
Experience in deploying and monitoring a privacy protection program across an organization (an asset).

Responsibilities

Deploy the privacy protection program across the organization by supporting business units in managing confidentiality incidents as well as access and deletion requests.
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise business sectors to integrate privacy protection from the outset of initiatives.
Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations to support informed decision-making.
Ensure oversight of the program across the organization by carrying out targeted mandates and monitoring corrective actions.
Contribute to the preparation of reports for various governance bodies by gathering and consolidating information from multiple stakeholders.
Actively participate in corporate initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze impacts, and recommend required adjustments to the program.
Design and deliver awareness activities to strengthen the privacy protection culture across the organization.