Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Your role
Equity, diversity and inclusion are an integral part of CBC/Radio-Canada's strategic plan, which sets out the objectives of better reflecting contemporary Canada in our workforce, and building relationships with communities. Our overall goal is to include a range of faces, voices, experiences and perspectives in both our content and our workplace by focusing on people, culture, communities and brand.
As Canada's national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada connects with Canadians and reflects the diversity of communities from coast to coast to coast. Canadians are at the heart of what we do. Privacy and the protection of personal information is a critical element in maintai ning the trust Canadians place in us.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our legal department as Executive Director, Privacy Law and Information Management. This position combines the responsibilities of a Privacy Legal Senior Executive and an Information Management Executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our organization's privacy and information management practices are in compliance with all applicable laws, and with industry best practices.
Reporting To The Vice-President, Legal Services, General Counsel And Corporate Secretary, t He Key Responsibilities Of The Executive Director, Privacy Law And Information Management Include The Following
- Maintain privacy and information management programs aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and which minimize risk.
- Work with senior management, security, and other stakeholders to establish governance for the privacy and information management programs.
- Provide guidance and support to components of the organization on privacy and information management matters.
- Work with the legal team to ensure that privacy and data protection requirements are incorporated into contracts.
- Oversee the development and implementation of data retention policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure that data management practices are aligned with business objectives and that appropriate data security measures are in place.
- Develop and deliver privacy and data protection training to employees, contractors, and third-party service providers.
- Stay current on developments in privacy and data protection laws and regulations, and advise the organization on emerging risks and opportunities.
- Manage a team of employees and ensure they are performing their tasks effectively.
Qualifications
- Member of a Canadian Bar.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
- In-depth knowledge of privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
- Bilingualism (English, French): oral, written and reading.
- Autonomy, resourcefulness and judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and work under pressure.
- Excellent ability to influence.
- Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Job Family
Legal
Primary Location
Montreal
Position Language Requirement
Bilingual (English / French)
Language Skill Level (Reading)
C
Language Skill Level (Writing)
C
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
C
Status of Employment
Permanent
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
May 10, 2023, 2:43:23 PM
Unposting Date
May 24, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
