Senior Privacy Impact Assessment PIA Specialist

This is a remote-first role based in Toronto, with the possibility of hybrid work as determined by the hiring manager. This is a contract role of 9 months and the term is 188 business days with a potential 1-year extension.


Advantages
🔍 Privacy Leadership – Drive privacy impact across high-complexity healthcare projects
🏡 Remote Flexibility – Primarily remote with occasional onsite work at manager's discretion
📈 Long-Term Opportunity – High potential for a 1-year extension
📑 Strategic Input – Influence privacy policies, agreements, and governance frameworks
🤝 Collaborative Role – Work with multiple stakeholders including project teams, product owners, and legal advisors
🔐 Confidential Domain – Handle sensitive Personal Health Information (PHI) with legal and operational significance


Responsibilities
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans based on assessment findings
• Draft and review privacy requirements for Data Sharing Agreements and policy documents
• Provide advisory support and legislative interpretation of privacy regulations (PHIPA, FIPPA)
• Identify and assess privacy risks, ensuring compliance in PHI data practices
• Support the modernization of CHRIS (Client and Related Health Information System) through privacy frameworks and tools
• Collaborate with OHT stakeholders to ensure privacy readiness and proper governance
• Prepare documentation including data flow diagrams, privacy controls, and compliance frameworks
• Provide consultation on privacy readiness assessments and onboarding activities
• Participate in internal and external committees as the Privacy Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Lead the development of policies and procedures aligned with current legislation and sector standards
• Assist with privacy inquiries, access requests, complaints, and investigations as needed

Qualifications
Must Have:
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting PIAs in medium to high complexity healthcare projects
• Minimum 5 years of operational privacy experience in a healthcare or IT setting
• Minimum 5 years drafting and reviewing privacy terms for Data Sharing Agreements
• In-depth knowledge of PHIPA, including requirements for Health Information Network Providers (HINP) and Electronic Service Providers (ESP)
• Experience developing privacy policies, procedures, and compliance controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of data protection, information architecture, and system design related to privacy
• Familiarity with privacy risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies



Nice to Have:
• Undergraduate or Master's degree in health, policy, law, IT, or information security
• Knowledge of FIPPA, digital health systems, and public sector access and privacy practices
• Experience with CHRIS or similar healthcare data platforms
• Background in privacy governance, freedom of information, or risk and compliance management
• Ability to translate privacy requirements into actionable project steps or technical controls
• Experience delivering training or guidance on privacy practices

Summary
This Senior Privacy (PIA) Specialist position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the privacy foundation of health care modernization projects, ensuring legal and ethical handling of personal health information. With a mix of strategic and operational responsibilities, the role is ideal for seasoned privacy professionals who thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments with a commitment to compliance and public trust.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.

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