Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist

Job Type: Contract

Primary Location: Remote – Ontario

About Us

QA Consultants is North America’s largest software quality engineering services firm. An award-winning onshore provider of software testing and quality assurance solutions, we are the trusted engineering services company for business, industry and government supported by leading practitioners and solutions. For almost 30 years, we have successfully delivered 12,000+ mission-critical projects in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. We reduce risk and improve time to market with quality engineering, keep applications secure through dedicated application security capabilities, and reduce cost of ownership while enabling applications to scale via performance engineering. We are proud of our vision to help clients achieve flawless technology outcomes. QA Consultants also operates a robust emerging technologies practice with a focus on quality engineering solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain.

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Our Purpose

Life continues to evolve and the technology we all rely on daily hinges on impeccable software. QAC understands that safe, effective technology is your right - it is our right. It is with this understanding that we deliver on our purpose. We support our clients to ensure technology enables flawless productivity and harmony for a Better, Brighter and Safer world for all of us.

What’s in it for you?

Make a difference every day as you help our clients deliver innovation and technology in a better, brighter, and safer way
Be part of a smart and dedicated team, disrupting quality assurance methodologies and creating something unique
Be involved in challenging and interesting work
Work from anywhere

We are growing faster than we expected and that’s humbling and exciting! So, for all those on board, we guarantee a rewarding journey – and we’re just getting started.

We currently have a remote contract opportunity for a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist, supporting a public sector partner.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ health privacy experience conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) on medium to high complexity projects
Minimum 5 years’ direct operational level privacy experience preferably in a health sector and/or IT environment
Minimum 5 years' experience drafting and reviewing privacy requirements for data sharing agreements
Minimum 5 years’ experience developing privacy policies and procedures, requirements, or controls
Familiarity with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and it’s related requirements for Health Information Network Providers (HINP) and Electronic Service Providers (ESP)

Deliverables:

Over the duration of the engagement, the Senior Privacy (PIA) Specialist will support work already in progress, as well as new work on Privacy Impact Assessment;
Work with the project and product teams on risk mitigation of PIA findings as required under PHIPA;
Support work related to update and/or developing new agreements;
Knowledge of current policy/legislation will be critical to ensure that we are collecting the relevant information.

Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Conducting/Completing Privacy Impact Assessments and associated documentation
Providing Privacy Consultation on a diverse range of complex, multi-stakeholder health privacy issues and Information Technology (IT) initiatives related to home and community care modernization and OHT deployment
Developing risk mitigation plans
Create or inform the creation of data flow diagrams and associated privacy controls and compliance requirements
Reviewing and advising on agreements, including data sharing agreements
Developing privacy requirements for new or changing project

Desired Skills:

Demonstrable knowledge of project management; Knowledge and understanding of Project Management’s Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge an asset
Experience working on and delivering multiple projects
Demonstrated project management software skills and experience e.g. MS Project, MS Teams etc.
College/University undergraduate degree in Health, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline from a recognized institution or equivalent experience – desired
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards an asset

Other Details

· The position is remote, although this person would be required to be in Ontario.

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We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted.

Diversity & Inclusion

QA Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) where we evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to the creation of an exceptional work environment wherein we maintain values of mutual respect, integrity, dignity, and inclusivity; and encourage the open exchange of ideas and opinions.

If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please inform the recruiter. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place at time of your interview and before you begin your employment.

QAC’s main office is located in Toronto, Ontario. We acknowledge that the land on which we work is situated upon traditional territories. We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishinaabe and, the Mississaugas of the New Credit. We also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.

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