Salary Range: $76,393.00 To $114,589.00 Annually

Manager, Privacy and AI Governance

Location: Hamilton, ON Work arrangement: On-site position; not available for remote work
Vacancy Status: 1 available vacancy
Salary:$76,393 to $114,589

Position Overview

The Privacy and AI Governance Manager is an IT-embedded role focused on implementing privacy, data protection, and responsible information use in a PreK–12 school workplace. Reporting to the Director of Technology Integration & Innovation, this position serves as a full member of the IT team, operationalizing privacy requirements across systems, workflows, and student-facing technologies.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on team member who enjoys collaborating with College employees, parents, and students to translate privacy obligations into workable technical and procedural solutions. This is not a legal or advisory-only role. The role partners closely with the existing IT team and cybersecurity expertise to ensure a secure, ethical, and future-ready digital environment.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into education and College operations, this role will help ensure HSC remains forward-thinking in its adoption of emerging technologies. Working with the Director of Technology Integration & Innovation, the Manager will support purposeful innovation that strengthens teaching, learning, efficient collaboration, and operational effectiveness while protecting the privacy, safety, and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, and families.

This position requires a daily on-site presence in Hamilton, ON and is not available for remote work or telecommuting.

All interviews will be conducted in person.

Qualifications

Required:





Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Formal training or demonstrated professional experience in privacy management, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), or vendor assessments.

Experience working within an IT or technology team, contributing to system design, access controls, and data flows.

Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA and PHIPA.

Demonstrated understanding of AI tools and their implications for privacy, information security, and responsible use, with the ability to translate risks into practical safeguards.

Preferred:

Experience in an educational, healthcare, public sector, or other regulated environment.

Privacy certifications such as CIPP/C, CIPM, or CIPT.

Working knowledge of cybersecurity practices sufficient to collaborate effectively with security specialists.

Experience supporting or interacting with students in a school setting.

Experience developing AI governance practices, assessing AI vendors, or supporting responsible AI adoption in an educational or organizational setting.

Responsibilities

Privacy, Data Protection & Risk

Lead the College’s Privacy and Data Protection Program, embedded within IT operations.

Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs)



and conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), with particular attention to student data and emerging technologies.

Perform vendor privacy assessments and collaborate with IT on associated security reviews.

Operationalize compliance with PIPEDA, PHIPA, and applicable legislation through system design, access controls, and documented processes.

Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, standards, notices, and consent practices appropriate to a school community.

Oversee privacy-related staff awareness and training; collaborate with IT on phishing simulations and security awareness initiatives.

Contribute to the IT Risk Register and support annual cyber insurance renewal from a privacy and governance perspective.

Digital & Data Governance

Support alignment of on-premises and cloud systems within a cohesive digital ecosystem.

Maintain IT governance standards, workflows, and approval processes.

Contribute to advancing the College-wide data governance framework, including data quality, lifecycle management, and integrations.

Collaborate with departments to standardize dashboards, analytics, and reporting practices.

Partner with the Director of Technology Integration & Innovation to develop and implement the College’s responsible AI framework, supporting educational innovation, operational improvement, and safe use.

Proactively identify, evaluate, and pilot emerging tools, including AI, automation, and workflow platforms, weighing educational and operational benefits against privacy and security risks.

Advise on responsible technology adoption and long-term digital strategy, helping the College anticipate a

📌 Manager, Privacy and AI Governance (Canada)
🏢 HSC
📍 Canada