Data Privacy Operations Lead

Zurich

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
The OpportunityAre you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.If you have experience in Canadian and international privacy laws, including PIPEDA and GDPR, and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Data Privacy Operations Lead who will be responsible for ensuring that Zurich Canada adheres to all relevant privacy regulations.Reporting to the VP of IT Operations, you will develop, implement, and manage our privacy program to ensure compliance and to protect the privacy rights of our customers, brokers, and employees.This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.This is a hybrid role.What you will do:
  • Develop, implement, and manage our privacy program to ensure compliance and to protect the privacy rights of our customers, brokers and employees.
  • Collaborate with development team and application owners to analyze, design and program software enhancements for new data streams with a goal of developing technical solutions and systems to help mitigate privacy vulnerabilities and prevent potential future privacy risks, such as the data anonymization, pseudonymization and encryption.
  • Collaborate with Zurich North America Data Privacy Team to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive privacy policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws).
  • Conduct regular privacy risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
  • Collaborate with various departments to integrate privacy considerations into business processes and projects.
  • Develop and implement solutions to ensure privacy policies are correctly implemented. The implementations should advance compliance with legal forms of data use as well as support business use of data.
  • Work to align advanced technologies and Privacy by Design principles from the first stages of development and ensure that the data use meets established regulatory compliance needs.
  • Collaborate with data product development teams creating new uses of data that employ privacy features.
  • Interacting with internal privacy program managers, product development teams, legal, compliance, governance and data protection teams.
  • Responsible for assisting with the management of the data privacy, data protection, data usability, performance and the integrity of the privacy solution.
  • Monitor advancements in privacy enhancing technology and ensure the use of technologies complies with privacy and cyber security requirements, including the collection, use and disclosure of information.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel and management to ensure the organization has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and relevant materials are compliant with legal practices and requirements.
  • Work closely with the Information Security team to ensure alignment between privacy and security initiatives.
Job QualificationsWhat you bring to the table:
  • One of the following: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Law, Business or BS/MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, privacy engineering or related field of study.
  • 5 years of experience in a privacy or compliance role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of data protection technologies and tools.
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and provincial privacy regulations.
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) certification is desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in conducting privacy risk assessments and audits.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations.
  • Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platforms.
  • Understanding of testing, coding and debugging procedures.
  • Data literacy: finding and managing data, cleansing data, manipulating data.
  • Ability to perform operations on large datasets.
  • Experience or understanding of software applications design tools and languages.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of software engineering fundamentals.
Our CultureAt Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs, and a competitive total compensation package.We understand how important it is to rest, recharge, and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time, and resources.We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.About UsZurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.A future with ZurichNow is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Only applicable for Canada: For Zurich Canada's commitment to diversity and accessibility please . If you would prefer to not receive future electronic messages from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd's recruitment management system, please email your request to have your job profile deleted from the system by clicking . Zurich Insurance Company Ltd 100 King St., W., Suite 5500, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9.

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