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About the Role
This role supports legal and compliance requirements related to privacy laws and data protection best practices. It involves assisting with the administration of a consent management system, maintaining a data inventory, and operationalizing data protection requirements. The position also supports data protection tasks within security operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data protection activities including the administration of a consent management system, maintenance of a data map, conducting privacy impact and vendor risk assessments, overseeing individual rights requests, and operationalizing privacy and security requirements.
- Support the continuous improvement and maintenance of data protection tools, policies, standards, templates, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to initiate privacy and security processes and ensure data protection requirements are met.
- Integrate data protection into other governance processes and assist in the development of intake channels that alert privacy and security when appropriate.
- Develop and deliver team-specific training and guidance to internal audiences for new controls and processes.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant privacy and data governance experience.
- A post-secondary degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience with continuing professional development in privacy and information security risk.
- Knowledge of Canadian data privacy laws and best practices.
- Experience with data protection activities such as data mapping, privacy impact assessments, and vendor risk assessments.
- Project and/or program management experience.
- Familiarity with risk management and compliance, with the ability to provide guidance on related matters.
- Familiarity with technology systems and architecture as it applies to data, including databases, cloud systems, technical integrations, data flows, privacy-enhancing technologies, and security controls.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels within an organization.
Skills
- Consent management systems
- Vendor risk assessments
- PCI compliance
- GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)
- Privacy, data, and security investigations
- International privacy laws
- Emerging data and AI governance expectations
- Privacy/data protection or security risk management certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, or CRISC)
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of relevant privacy and data governance experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree in related field or combination of education and experience with continuing professional development in privacy and information security risk.
Salary/Compensations
- $107,600 to $123,800 per year
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Generous vacation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave top-up
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Defined Benefit pension plan
- Annual wellness subsidy
- On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com
- 40% off other Globe products
- Education assistance for external training courses
About the Company
- The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands, trusted for high-caliber journalism and acclaimed for data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
- Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, reflecting all Canadians in stories and workforce composition.
- Proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative.
- Offers flexible work arrangements, support programs, training, and mentorship opportunities.
- Dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada.
Equal Opportunity
- The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Welcomes and encourages applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability.
- Tracks staff in four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) as required by the Federal Contractors Program.
- Offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process.