Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11693 We are seeking a

Senior Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist

with extensive knowledge of privacy and security concepts, information privacy legislation, risk assessment, and public sector compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), interpreting applicable provincial and federal privacy laws, assessing information technology systems and data flows, and developing strategies to identify and mitigate privacy risks. The successful candidate will provide strategic advice, lead privacy assessment activities, engage stakeholders, and ensure that technologies, information systems, programs, and policies comply with applicable legislation, policies, standards, and established Fair Information Practices. Role Snapshot

Job Title: RQ11693 – Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist – Senior Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work

Location:
222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week Estimated Start Date: October 12, 2026 Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027 Business Days: 95.00 Extension: Probable after the initial mandate Hours: 7.25 hours per day Security Level: No Clearance Required Must Have

Excellent knowledge of privacy and security concepts, trends, and issues, including their impact on business processes and the ability to interpret and communicate principles and compliance requirements. Knowledge of, and experience researching and applying, relevant information privacy laws, regulations, jurisprudence, particularly as they relate to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and risk countermeasures.



Familiarity with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services. Positive understanding of related disciplines, including IT security, IT system design, privacy or security policy development, business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, and project management. 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 Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture, and data flows. Nice to Have

Knowledge of, and experience with, the policies and procedures of the Ontario government, including business case development, project approvals, and policy development. Description

The successful candidate will guide, influence, and lead the planning and development of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to evaluate whether new technologies, information systems, or proposed programs and policies meet legal privacy requirements and address client concerns. Requirements include ensuring that programs comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA),



Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and other provincial, federal, and municipal privacy laws, as well as applicable regulations, program statutes, Management Board of Cabinet Directives, corporate policies, and internationally established Fair Information Practices. The role may involve working with other jurisdictions and the broader public sector. Major Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), its municipal equivalent, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), their respective regulations, and related jurisprudence. Provide consultative advice and guidance on laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures to clusters, ministries, management, personnel, and key groups. Lead the development of Privacy Impact Assessments that evaluate whether new technologies, information systems, proposed programs, or policies meet legal and policy privacy requirements, determine and mitigate risks, and address client concerns. Manage PIA service resource utilization and workload management, and manage the PIA intake queue to optimize resource allocation. Provide guidance and leadership to staff responsible for planning work, setting objectives, and directing staff activities while managing unexpected changes to deadlines and work demands. Lead client and stakeholder management as the primary point of contact for IT clients, providing strategic advice on project provisioning and policy to support informed business decisions. Lead and/or participate in c

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