Privacy Office Legal Consultant

Beneva•Montreal, QC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Privacy Office is seeking a temporary 12-month Legal Consultant to replace a maternity leave. This role is ideal for someone passionate about privacy who wants to use their legal expertise to support an organization committed to the highest privacy standards. The Legal Consultant will join a dynamic team and contribute to strengthening the privacy culture at Beneva. The Privacy Office is looking for a rigorous legal consultant with strong analytical and synthesis skills and a collaborative spirit to support its activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law.
Member of the Barreau du Québec.
Minimum relevant experience.
Good knowledge of applicable Canadian privacy legislation; specifically the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
Excellent command of the French language, both oral and written.
Advanced command of the English language, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the regulatory framework and business practices specific to the insurance and financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Privacy Officer in their roles and responsibilities.
Analyze and process confidentiality incidents.
Participate in privacy impact assessments for acquisition, development, or redesign projects of information systems or electronic service delivery.
Issue legal opinions on matters related to personal information protection.
Support and advise business sectors in their projects and daily operations to ensure compliance with personal information protection requirements.
Support business sectors in processing access and rectification requests.
Respond to member requests related to the protection of their personal information.
Develop training, work tools, and conduct awareness workshops for business sectors regarding personal information protection.
Collaborate in the analysis of personal information protection risks and propose mitigation measures.
Represent Beneva on internal committees and industry committees.
Contribute to Beneva's legislative and regulatory monitoring in privacy matters.
Work on special mandates or projects related to personal information protection.
Participate in reporting to governance bodies.