Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist - Senior in Toronto

Must haves:

• Familiarity with OPS Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services.
• Good understanding of related disciplines, such as IT security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, project management.
• Ability to lead, manage or support the development of a PIA either independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization.
• Knowledge of Information Technology concepts and processes that impact the protection of personal information, including (but not limited to) Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture and data flows.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

• Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with OPS Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services; Good understanding of related disciplines, such as IT security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, project management.
• Operational Program and Business Design Skills: Ability to lead, manage or support the development of a PIA either independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization; Knowledge and ability to create and understand data flow diagrams and business process diagrams; Ability to recognize the need for, and seek input from external experts as required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with technical and business audiences and non-access and privacy experts.
• Technology and Systems Knowledge: Analytical skills to understand the current and future access and privacy implications of policies, decisions and business initiatives; Knowledge of Information Technology concepts and processes that impact the protection of personal information, including (but not limited to) Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture and data flows.
• Information and Record Keeping Knowledge: Experience in developing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies and procedures to effectively manage personal information; Knowledge of policies, directives, standards, business rules, procedures and guidelines relating to records.
• Accessibility: Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.

Desirable Skills:

• Professional certification from a related discipline such as IT security, architecture.
• Experience providing education and training related to privacy.
• Knowledge of, and experience with the policies and procedures of the Ontario government (e.g. business case development, project approvals and policy development).