Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long‑standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We embrace a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.The Data Privacy Specialist reports to the Data Privacy Manager within Definity’s Enterprise Data Office and supports privacy operations, compliance, and risk management initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, including Legal, you will help ensure privacy practices meet evolving regulatory requirements.You will support Definity’s privacy posture across systems, processes, and data flows, contributing to compliance with PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25. Your experience with RoPA, data mapping, PIAs, and privacy education will enable scalable, compliant, and responsible data practices across the organization.What can you expect in this role?Serve as the first point of contact for privacy inquiries, triaging requests, providing operational guidance, and determining when PIAs, RoPA updates, data mapping changes, or other privacy controls are required.Support privacy operations related to third‑party data processing, including documenting vendor activities, maintaining RoPA and data maps, and partnering with Legal and Procurement on privacy due diligence.Assist with privacy‑related business continuity planning by maintaining and governing the enterprise data map to ensure alignment with RoPA and PIAs.Develop and maintain privacy metrics and reporting (e.G., PIAs, customer withdrawal requests, data mapping and retention compliance) to support risk visibility, audit readiness,



and continuous improvement.Oversee adherence to data retention and disposal policies, including monitoring data purge initiatives and escalating non‑compliance in accordance with audit guidelines.What do you bring to the role?Bachelor's degree in law, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field3+ years of experience in privacy, compliance and familiarity with data governance frameworks and privacy‑enhancing technologiesExperience conducting PIAs and managing data privacy programsIAPP certification is an assetStrong knowledge of regulatory requirements and privacy laws, including Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA and other relevant legislationFamiliarity with data governance frameworks and privacy‑enhancing technologiesAbility to solve problems and analyze complex issues, distill them into clear insights and deliver concise, business‑oriented advice to cross‑functional teamsSalary Range$59,300‑$109,200BenefitsCompany share ownership programIncentive Program – eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.Pension and savings programs, with company‑matched RRSP contributionsPaid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donationsEducational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for examsFocus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parentsWellness and recognition programsDiscounts on products and servicesOur inclusive work setting welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected] role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).Job Identification 9088Job Category Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, Privacy - C$59,300 - C$109,200 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Definity
📍 Winnipeg