Manager, Privacy and Data Governance

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Privacy and Data Management Professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with privacy and data management, in addition to overseeing daily privacy related operations. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that our organization continues to operate securely and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

What do you need to succeed?

Directly reporting to the Director, HR Risk and Compliance Management, you will be a key member of HR’s Risk and Compliance Management team. Your primary responsibility will be to further enhance and manage HR’s privacy and data governance practices. You will ensure that our organization adheres to all relevant privacy regulations and standards, while also safeguarding the privacy of our employees' data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or a related area

• Self-motivated with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong understanding of privacy regulations, including PIPEDA, OSFI E-21, OSFI E-13, GDPR and others

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess potential privacy and data governance risks

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Experience with risk assessment tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer) and methodologies

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

What will you do?

• Develop and implement comprehensive privacy policies and guidelines for the HR department

• Ensure compliance with all relevant privacy regulations, including PIPEDA, OSFI E-21, OSFI E-13, GDPR, and other applicable laws

• Conduct privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments as needed

• Monitor and audit HR data processing activities to ensure compliance with privacy policies

• Provide training and guidance to HR teams on privacy best practices and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with legal, IT, and other departments to address privacy-related issues and incidents

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in privacy laws and regulations

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Human Resources

Posting End Date:

16/01/2025