Independently carry files of low to medium complexity with oversight from the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services, including privacy-related consultations; privacy impact assessments on projects, programs, data holdings, information systems, and technology; suspected privacy breaches; privacy complaints; and privacy inquiries
Advise on privacy and data governance issues and risks associated with ICES activities and technology, and work with teams across the organization to develop solutions and mitigation strategies
Research, identify, and provide updates on developments in privacy and data governance laws and best practices, and in data analytics, research, and emerging data uses
Provide feedback on privacy-related policies, procedures, processes, and tools
Contribute to the creation, support and delivery of ICES-wide privacy and data governance education, awareness, and training resources
Consult and liaise with internal and external partners to accomplish any of the above
Participate actively as a member of PLO
Act as the delegate of, and perform other duties as may be assigned by, the Managing Privacy Counsel, Manager Privacy Services.

Law degree or master’s degree in subject relevant to law, privacy, regulation, or compliance
CIPP/C certification or equivalent (strongly preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in privacy, law, regulation, or compliance
Experience drafting privacy impact assessments or legal documents where review, assessment and comprehension of complex documentation is required
Excellent technical and analytic skills and detail-oriented approach to issues and analyses
Excellent critical thinking skills, including ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and partners at multiple levels
Demonstrated ability to work independently and resourcefully, including taking proactive action to identify issues and solve problems, including adjusting to changing priorities as necessary
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
Sets and delivers high standards of personal work.

Privacy Analyst

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