Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs - Montréal, Canada - PSP Investments

PSP Investments

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT US
We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Reserve Force.

Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies.

At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an

inclusive work environment

where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a member of PSP Investments' Legal Affairs department and Access to Information and Privacy ("ATIP") Office, the incumbent will, under the direction of the Senior Director, Legal Affairs and in collaboration with the other ATIP professionals, be responsible for activities relating to PSP's compliance with the privacy laws and data protection obligations applicable to its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

Support on access to information activities may also be required.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs, you'll:

Perform privacy impact and vendor assessments, as required under the Privacy Act (Canada), the GDPR and other privacy laws applicable to PSP in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Process and respond to privacy requests, investigations, complaints and consultations within delay prescribed by law
Provide advice and recommendations on privacy requirements for projects involving personal information
Review, draft and update privacy policies, procedures, guidelines, notices and other documentation
Review, draft and negotiate data protection addendums, data transfer agreements and privacy and security contractual terms for suppliers
Lead/support privacy and security breach investigations and reporting internally and externally
Monitor, report on and implement new requirements under applicable and new privacy and data protection laws and share relevant information with internal stakeholders
Develop and deliver in-house privacy training programs for employees/consultants customized to the needs of different stakeholders and coordinate corporate awareness activities related to privacy
Assist on access to information requests, as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED- Called to the bar in at least one Province in Canada- IAPP or other privacy professional certification will be considered an asset- Minimum of 5 years related experience Interest in, and willingness to learn about, the Access to Information Act (Canada)- Strong interpersonal skills- Excellent written and verbal communications skills- Ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical advice that can be operationalized- Ability to independently set priorities and follow up with relevant parties to meet strict deadlines, while managing a large workload- Sound business judgment, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively- Proactive and solution oriented- Finely tuned sense of professionalism and ethics- Respectful and appreciative of diversity- Bilingualism English and French (_Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa_)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities.

Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

- _Benefits package may vary based on your employee type._

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