Sr. Privacy Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Privacy Consultant to join our team at PrivacyWorks Consulting. If you're a privacy industry professional looking to join a fast-growing company, we would love to hear from you. 

In this role, you will lead and oversee complex privacy projects, guiding clients in both the private and public sectors to build, implement, and sustain effective privacy programs. You will work closely with our Manager, partners, and clients to develop practical, business-focused data protection strategies, while providing mentorship and dotted-line oversight to our Privacy Consultants. Your expertise will help ensure that all client deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and clarity. 

About PrivacyWorks

PrivacyWorks is one of the largest firms in Canada that specializes exclusively in providing information privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI), and security solutions to organizations of all sizes across Canada and the US. We specialize in providing solutions to privacy challenges within a variety of industries and sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, and Government, and we are well known for providing comprehensive guidance surrounding the protection of personal and sensitive information. Our team consists of experts in these fields with most having over 15-20 years of experience allowing us to provide industry-leading guidance for organizations looking to meet their compliance requirements.  

We have a comprehensive suite of products and services to help organizations at all stages, ranging from start-ups to complex enterprise and government projects. With our teams' extensive background in these areas, we can assist organizations of all sizes and grasp complex topics quickly. Because of this, our clients can rest assured that they are receiving sound guidance from some of the most experienced individuals in the field.  

PrivacyWorks has a growing team across Canada with team members based in Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria – all with varied areas of expertise, allowing our clients to receive comprehensive support from us on a wide range of issues and projects. 

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities (Direct Client Work)  

• Lead or co-lead complex privacy consulting projects from intake to final delivery, including stakeholder interviews, documentation review, and analysis. 

• Draft high-quality privacy documentation, such as policies, procedures, consent language, and privacy notices. 

• Conduct legislative and regulatory research to support client-specific advice, including identifying relevant compliance obligations and risks. 

• Perform quality assurance checks on your own work and ensure alignment with legal/regulatory requirements and client expectations. 

• Develop project timelines and track progress, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed on schedule. 

• Participate in client meetings to present findings, clarify recommendations, and address feedback. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation, case law, and regulator guidance, incorporating changes into project work. 

• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes through tailored recommendations and practical implementation strategies. 

• Support business development by contributing to proposals, scoping documents, and sample deliverables for prospective clients.

Leadership & Oversight (Dotted-Line to Privacy Specialist  

• Review and provide feedback on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), risk assessments, and other deliverables prepared by Privacy Consultants. 

• Provide detailed feedback and coaching to Privacy Consultants on improving deliverable quality, structure, and clarity to maintain consistent quality standards across the team's work. 

• Act as an escalation point for Privacy Consultants facing complex analysis or unclear legislative interpretation. 

• Support the Manager in resource allocation, workload balancing, and flagging when additional team support is needed. 

• Identify opportunities to improve internal templates, guidance documents, and processes based on deliverable review insights. 

• Share subject matter expertise on emerging trends, regulatory updates, and best practices through informal mentoring and knowledge-sharing. 

• Play a key role in product development with other PrivacyWorks team members as we continue to expand our offerings and clientele. 

Employment Requirements

• 8 + year experience in information privacy.

• CIPP/C certification. 

• Other additional designations are highly desirable (CIPM, AIGP, CIPT, CIPP/EU, CIPP/US, CISSP, etc.). 

• Professional certifications from the Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC), such as AAPP®, CAPP®, or MAPP®, are considered an asset 

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian Privacy legislation on a National and Provincial level. 

• Knowledge of International privacy laws, including GDPR.

• Demonstrated practical experience in helping companies implement comprehensive privacy and data protection programs. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively liaise with various client stakeholders including legal, technical, executive, and administrative. 

• Strong technical abilities and advanced proficiency with software such as Excel, Word, Visio (or other data mapping tools), etc. 

• Demonstrated ability to adapt and work effectively in a changing environment. 

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, electronic information systems and information management processes. 

• Ability to work independently, and self manage timelines and project hours.

The Perks

• Rapid career growth with high impact role
• Remote-first workplace (no more commuting!)
• Competitive salary 
• Extended Health Benefits
• Annual Wellness Allowance

…and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.