Job Summary The Privacy Specialist provides operational and practitioner support to SE Healths Privacy Office. Working under the direction of the Senior Privacy Specialist, this role supports daytoday privacy compliance activities and leads assigned privacy assessments for projects and vendors, including digital and transformation initiatives. The Privacy Specialist helps ensure privacy requirements are consistently applied across the organization. Job Responsibilities Project, Vendor and Digital Initiative Privacy Support These responsibilities support privacy work arising from transformation initiatives, new projects, vendor onboarding, and change activities: Lead assigned Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for lowtomoderate risk projects and vendors by collecting project and vendor information, identifying privacy risks, and documenting mitigation measures, under the guidance of the Senior Privacy Specialist. Provide privacy guidance to project teams and business partners during project planning and implementation activities, escalating complex matters as required. Review vendor privacy documentation and assess alignment with SE Health privacy requirements and elevate gaps and risks for senior review. Prepare briefing notes, summaries and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and project teams related to privacy requirements and assessments. Support privacyrelated project meetings and working sessions, including scheduling and logistics. Incident, Intake and Privacy Operations Support These responsibilities support intake, incident management and ongoing privacy operations: Maintain, track, and manage privacy incidents, access requests, and complaints in designated intake systems. Conduct initial incident triage by gathering facts, documenting details, and preparing summaries and draft recommendations for senior review. Provide firstlevel responses to routine privacy questions and support interpretation of applicable policies and procedures for staff and project teams. Maintain and update privacy inventories, registers, and compliance tracking tools. Privacy Program Compliance, Policy and Regulatory Support These responsibilities support compliance and program maintenance: Assist in reviewing and updating privacy policies, procedures, and internal guidance documents. Monitor regulatory developments and summarize relevant changes and potential operational impacts for senior staff consideration. Support ongoing privacy monitoring and audit readiness activities by organizing documentation, tracking followup actions, and assisting with evidence collection. Prepare and maintain standard operating templates, checklists, and userfacing privacy resources. Reporting, Training and Program Support These responsibilities support reporting, awareness and program operations: Compile metrics and draft regular reporting summaries for privacy leadership. Support the creation and rollout of privacy training materials, guides, and awareness communications. Prepare briefing notes, meeting materials and presentation drafts for privacy leadership. Coordinate privacyrelated meetings, workshops and training sessions, including scheduling and logistics. Provide daytoday program support to ensure the effective functioning of the Privacy Office. Education & Certifications Bachelors degree or diploma in Health Information Management, Law, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field. CIPP/C (IAPP) or CHIM (Canadian Health Information Management Certification) preferred or willingness to obtain. Training in privacy, compliance, or records management is an asset. Experience 13 years of experience in privacy, compliance, health information management, or related roles. Experience leading or supporting Privacy Impact Assessments, vendor privacy reviews, or projectrelated privacy activities. Experience working with documentation, logs, registers, or intake processes. Familiarity with Canadian privacy laws such as PHIPA, PIPEDA, FIPPA, or organizational privacy practices. Experience in healthcare, community care, or regulated environments is an asset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fastpaced environment. Skills & Attributes Strong organizational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize information and prepare reports and briefing materials. Ability to apply privacy policies and legislative requirements to operational and project scenarios, and to identify and document privacy risks and mitigation actions. Ability to work effectively with project teams, vendors and internal stakeholders while supporting privacy assessments and compliance activities. High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Why join SE Health? Competitive Total Rewards So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, carloan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks. Flexibility & Belonging Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first. Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. Growth That Meets Your Ambition Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, futurefocused organization. About Us SE Health is a notforprofit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and wellbeing potential. Were also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. Were All In Together. COVID-19: To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose). Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at . AI and compensation details We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The pay range is $64,000$80,000 annually, based on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Privacy Specialist