We're hiring a Senior Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist to support critical initiatives within Ontario’s healthcare digital infrastructure. This contract role offers a hybrid schedule in Toronto and is ideal for privacy professionals with health sector experience and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments for complex projects
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and risk mitigation plans
• Provide advisory services on privacy requirements and regulatory compliance
• Support incident investigations and privacy-related requests
• Act as a privacy SME on committees and project teams
• Deliver training and participate in ongoing privacy program improvements
Must-Have Qualifications:
• 5+ years of health privacy experience conducting PIAs
• 5+ years in an operational privacy role (preferably in health/IT)
• 5+ years of experience developing privacy controls and documentation
• Strong understanding of PHIPA
• Familiarity with OntarioMD EMR certification and EMR/HIS data flows
• Degree in health, policy, IT, law, or a related discipline
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
• Familiarity with APIs and PKI
• Recognized privacy/security certification
• Knowledge of FIPPA and privacy-by-design principles
• Experience with digital health technologies and cybersecurity standards
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Public Safety
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