Data Privacy & Security Compliance Officer

Aliant Resources • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • C$ 41 - C$ 45 / hour • 2w ago

Job ID: AR-377

Posting Status: Upcoming Data Protection & Compliance Roles

Job Title: Data Privacy & Security Compliance Officer

Closing Date: December 1, 2025 2:00 p.m. (EST)

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid On-Site)

Employment Type: Contract Role (Aliant Resources)

Salary: $41.00 to $45.00 per hour

All contractors must be incorporated.

"Protect the integrity of information and uphold trust across digital transformation programs. Lead compliance and privacy assurance that safeguard data in an evolving technological landscape."

About the Role

Aliant Resources is seeking a Data Privacy & Security Compliance Officer to support enterprise IT and ERP modernization initiatives. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining data privacy, protection, and governance frameworks in alignment with federal and provincial legislation such as FIPPA, MFIPPA, and PIPEDA.

This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance across systems and processes supporting digital transformation, cloud integration, and AI deployment for public sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain data privacy and security compliance programs.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIA) and risk evaluations for IT and ERP systems.
Collaborate with IT and legal teams to ensure compliance with FIPPA, MFIPPA, and PIPEDA requirements.
Support audits, incident management, and breach response activities.
Provide guidance on data handling, retention, and access control practices.
Partner with cybersecurity and change management teams to embed privacy by design in digital projects.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or information governance.
Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and public sector compliance frameworks.
Experience conducting privacy and security audits or risk assessments.
Understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, or ITIL security controls.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions.

Nice-to-Have

Certifications: CIPM, CIPP/C, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
Experience with ERP, SAP, or Microsoft 365 data governance.
Familiarity with cloud security standards (Azure, AWS).
Exposure to AI and data ethics frameworks.

Why Join Us

Contribute to data privacy and security across major government and enterprise programs.
Work on the intersection of technology, compliance, and governance.
Join a trusted public sector partner delivering high-impact modernization initiatives.

Diversity Statement

At Aliant Resources, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Accessibility Statement

Aliant Resources is dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone with or without a disability. We adhere to workplace accessibility standards to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in employment opportunities. We understand the importance of identifying and removing barriers and we strive to provide an inclusive experience for all candidates.

Workplace Accommodations

We offer workplace accommodations throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the AODA.

If you require workplace accommodations due to a disability, injury, illness, or any other condition that may affect your ability to apply online or perform essential job functions, please reach out to us at accommodations@aliantresources.com. Your request will be answered and we will collaborate with you to provide appropriate workplace accommodations as appropriate.