Privacy Lead

Inforoute Sante du Canada Inc•Toronto, ON

21h•CA$110,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), we believe a healthier, more sustainable system is a more connected health system. As Canada’s digital health agency, Infoway works in partnership with governments, Indigenous partners and communities, healthcare organizations, clinicians, industry, and patients to advance Connected Care and improve health outcomes and experiences for people across Canada. By strengthening health data exchange, advancing national standards, and supporting the responsible adoption of digital health innovations, we are helping ensure that the right information is available to the right people at the right time. This enables better care coordination, reduces administrative burden for clinicians, empowers patients with access to their health information, and supports a more modern, efficient, and patient-centred health system. Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the Government of Canada and accountable to its Board of Directors and Members of the Corporation, Canada’s 14 federal, provincial and territorial deputy ministers of health. Working collaboratively across jurisdictions and with health system partners, Infoway acts as a national convener and catalyst to accelerate the adoption of shared standards, trusted digital infrastructure, and innovative solutions that strengthen care delivery and system performance across the country. Infoway is on an ongoing learning journey, guided by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and perspectives, to deepen understanding, unlearn and relearn, and take meaningful action in support of reconciliation. We are committed to advancing reconciliation by respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples data sovereignty, promoting culturally safe and inclusive approaches to digital health, and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This work is grounded in building respectful, distinction-based relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners, communities, organizations and Northern governments, whose guidance informs our approach to advancing digital health in ways that are meaningful, appropriate, equitable and responsive to community priorities. Why Join Us? * Be part of a national effort to advance Connected Care and help shape the future of healthcare in Canada while improving health outcomes for people across the country. * Work alongside a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of experts who are passionate about digital health innovation and committed to strengthening Canada’s health system. * Thrive in a fast paced, agile and collaborative environment where you will work on cutting edge digital health initiatives while continuously expanding your skills and expertise. * Grow your career through meaningful learning opportunities, exposure to complex national initiatives and the chance to contribute to transformative work across Canada’s health system. * Join an organization that values its people and supports employee wellbeing, growth and professional development. Summary In support of Infoway's Legal, Privacy, Governance, Risk and Compliance program, the Privacy Lead is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of Infoway's privacy program. The role provides privacy expertise to support corporate operations, organizational initiatives and projects and leads the day-to-day execution of privacy program activities, including privacy impact assessments, privacy risk management, incident response, stakeholder engagement, and privacy awareness. The Privacy Lead ensures privacy requirements and obligations are effectively addressed across the organization.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
7+ years of hands-on experience in privacy program management and delivery, including leading Privacy Impact Assessments, managing privacy risks, and advising on privacy requirements in a complex or regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and regulatory frameworks, including federal, provincial, and territorial privacy requirements, with particular knowledge of Ontario and Quebec privacy and health information legislation.

Nice To Haves

Professional privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/C, CIPM) is an asset.
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Leads the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of Infoway's privacy program, ensuring privacy requirements and obligations are effectively integrated into corporate operations, organizational initiatives, projects, and programs.
Provides expert privacy advice and consultation to internal and external stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and the timely resolution of privacy-related matters.
Leads Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and related privacy reviews, including documenting analysis and findings, recommending mitigation measures, and supporting the implementation of risk treatment activities.
Identifies, assesses, tracks, manages, and reports on privacy risks across projects, corporate initiatives, vendor arrangements, and stakeholder engagements, escalating significant risks and issues as appropriate.
Develops, implements, and continuously improves privacy policies, procedures, standards, requirements, tools, guidance, and related documentation to support an effective and sustainable privacy program and enable privacy-by-design across corporate operations, organizational initiatives, and digital health programs.
Manages operational privacy processes, including privacy incidents, access to information and privacy requests, inquiries, complaints, reporting, and corrective actions, ensuring matters are addressed consistently, effectively and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Partners with project teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders to identify and address privacy considerations, develop solutions to privacy-related issues, and support compliance with legislative, regulatory, and contractual privacy requirements to enable the successful delivery of organizational priorities and digital health initiatives.
Leads the development and delivery of privacy and security training, awareness initiatives, communications, and reporting to promote a strong culture of privacy across the organization.
Leads the planning and execution of Infoway's annual Privacy Forum and supports privacy-related consultations, working groups, and stakeholder engagements with jurisdictions, regulators, and other partners.