Privacy Specialist, Deloitte Global Confidentiality & Privacy

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Remote  
Reference code: 135893
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

What will your typical day look like?

 

This role will support day-to-day activities within the Privacy workstream of the Deloitte Global Confidentiality and Privacy Team, which sits within Deloitte Global Risk & Brand Protection. The role will assist with Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), Vendor Privacy Assessments (VPAs), Data Processing Purpose Assessments (DPPAs), and other privacy and data risk activities, as needed.

 

The ideal candidate will have an interest and/or experience in privacy and data protection, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Record of Processing Activities (RoPAs)

• Assist with creating, updating, and monitoring Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs) using established processes and guidance.
• Support annual RoPA reporting activities and perform basic accuracy and completeness checks.
• Follow up with Privacy Champions and their delegates to facilitate communication with Business Process Owners to collect information and support annual record updates.
• Help maintain RoPA guidance, templates, trackers, and other process documentation.
• Support the Data Risk Assessment Services (DRAS) team with RoPA activities in ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Privacy Workspace.
• Document user questions or system issues and escalate them to the appropriate team members, developers, or product owners.
• Support various projects involving RoPA automation or enhancements.

 

Vendor Privacy Assessments (VPAs)

• Assist with reviewing VPAs and supporting documentation using established assessment criteria and procedures.

• Monitor the Global VPA mailbox, respond to inquiries using approved guidance, and escalate complex questions.
• Help maintain VPA process documentation, templates, trackers, and reference materials.
• Support updates to VPA assessment questions and process materials, as directed.
• Document VPA system or vendor portal issues and coordinate follow up with the appropriate team members.

 

Data Processing Purpose Assessments (DPPAs)

• Support DPPAs – Deloitte Global’s structured assessment of the purpose(s) for which personal information is processed, organized around parent and child purposes of processing, legal basis, controller/processor roles, and alignment with RoPA records.
• Assist various stakeholders on DPPA requirements and operational questions using established requirements and guidance.
• Support future enhancements for DPPA and RoPA process improvements.

 

Projects and other privacy & confidentiality support

• Support privacy and confidentiality initiatives by assisting with ad hoc projects, priority programs, regulatory-related activities, and other strategic efforts as needed.
• Coordinate meeting planning and operational support, including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, follow-up actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to data risk assessments, privacy consultations, compliance activities, and related efforts to help manage confidentiality and privacy risks.

About the team

 

Global Risk & Brand Protection protects, preserves and enhances the Deloitte brand. We navigate the dynamic risk landscape across the areas of risk management, confidentiality & privacy, cyber security oversight, regulatory, independence & conflicts, and Anti-Corruption/financial crimes. We foster trusting relationships across the Deloitte network through collaboration, facilitation and responsive guidance.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

Required

• Bachelor's degree. 
• Minimum of 2 years of privacy experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection concepts; familiarity with laws such as the UK or EU GDPR is helpful.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across functions and locations.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, ask questions when guidance is needed, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Adaptable and able to work on multiple assigned tasks with guidance and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Copilot.

 

Preferred

• Coursework, training, or practical experience related to privacy, data protection, risk, compliance, or technology.
• Relevant or transferable experience in privacy, compliance, risk, or business operations.
• Experience in client service, professional services, Big 4 consulting, a global consulting firm, or in-house.
• Experience working with cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar workflow tools.
• Privacy or AI governance certification.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $96,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

We encourage you to connect with us at  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

 

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.