Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Job TypeRegular Full Time1Vacancy TypeNew/Replacement VacancyOrganizational DepartmentEmployee GroupNon UnionLocationMount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)Travel RequirementTravel required between campuses listedHours (subject to change)Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekSalary ScaleCAD $68.75 - $85.97 per hour (2025 SH10)Job DescriptionBe part of an exciting opportunity to advance privacy at a transformational time in Sinai Health’s history. As the Director, Privacy, you will lead Sinai Health’s Privacy and Information Access Office and our institution-wide Privacy program as Sinai Health embarks on both a digital transformation and its inaugural Research Strategic Plan for Sinai Health. This is your chance to use your previous experience to influence meaningful change, advance privacy best practices across the organization, and see tangible results of your work in action.Is this you?You are a leader who takes initiative. You will use your privacy expertise and previous experience managing teams through program development and implementation, to guide privacy work from start to finish. In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments to provide direction, support staff, and ensure privacy compliance is embedded in hospital operations and integrated in hospital operations and integrated into organizational decision‑making.You are a strategic thinker who considers mitigation on all fronts. Working in privacy, you understand how gaps can translate into operational, reputational, and legal risks, especially within healthcare. As the Director, you’ll anticipate these risks, design practical solutions, and shape strategies that align with Sinai Health’s priorities.If you are decisive and personable, this role will play to your strengths. You make timely decisions on privacy assessments, compliance priorities, and operational challenges, helping teams move confidently through change while achieving tangible outcomes.About this team:Reporting to the Senior Director, Privacy & Information Access and Legal Counsel (Health), the Director leads our small, highly collaborative privacy team, provides an expert “privacy voice” across various committees, working groups and project teams, and works closely with key internal and external stakeholders to advance and enhance Sinai Health’s strong culture of privacy.In this role you will:Leadership and External RelationsLead and direct all functions and activities of the Privacy & Information Access OfficeEnhance and develop systems, policies, procedures and tools to support privacy and freedom of information compliance risk mitigation, and reporting.Work with key stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational objectivesPrepare status and incident reports, briefing notes,



presentations and written material for the senior management team and relevant committees within the organization.Maintain and build collaborative relationships with privacy leads and external organizationsCompliance & ReportingCreate, communicate and monitor long‑term compliance strategies and establishing compliance‑related standards and proceduresMonitor the external and internal environment and provide expert and strategic advice on changes affecting the Hospital’s legal accountabilities and related risksOversee the Hospital’s reporting and notification requirements related to privacy and information accessSupport and advance compliance with privacy practices and, in cooperation with other teams, supporting consistent application of sanctions for failure to comply with privacy policies for all individuals in the Sinai Health workforce, extended workforce, and for all business associatesAdvisory ServicesDirect and conduct privacy assessments of new (or changes to) operational and clinical practices, technologies, workflows and research initiatives that involve personal health informationPrivacy‑related contract review and draftingEnsure expert privacy insight and support for key strategic and operational initiatives, including privacy representation on a variety of hospital Committees and working groupsPerform other duties consistent with the job classification as requiredJob RequirementsMandatorySuccessful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in a relevant discipline7 years of experience in privacy and freedom of information advisor to a complex healthcare organizationPrevious experience leading and/or supporting program development initiatives that align departmental goals with organizational strategic directionIAPP Designation – either Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)Familiarity with Ontario’s health system, including legislation, as it relates to privacy with a strong understanding of the regulatory framework for patient privacyPreferredFamiliarity with data governanceFurther specialty privacy training (e.G. AI governance, research privacy)Skills and KnowledgeProven success in a leadership role, with demonstrated ability to apply leadership, critical and strategic thinking, and practical problem‑solving skills to the work environment and to take initiative in working with employees,



physicians, learners, contractors, patients, visitors and system partnersProven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organizationStrong communication and prioritization skillsStrong work ethic, skilled, diplomatic and dependable with the demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirementsIf this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within privacy, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.Open Date3/3/2026Posting Deadline3/17/2026All applications must be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm of the posting deadline date. Sinai Health does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its recruitment and selection practices. All candidates are reviewed by members of our recruitment team. Any automated or AI‑enabled features applied to this posting by third‑party job boards are managed independently and are not controlled by Sinai Health.Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine‑preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people / people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416‑586‑4800 ext. 7050, or email [email protected] .#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Privacy - C$68.8 - C$86.0 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 Sinai Health
📍 Toronto