Privacy & Data Governance Manager (12-monthcontract)

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Privacy & Data Governance Manager (12-month contract) This role requires a strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25), foundational knowledge of international privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and a growing awareness of AI governance principles. The successful candidate will help shape policies, document workflows, conduct research, and support responsible data and AI practices across goeasy and its subsidiaries.

What will you be doing?

Privacy Program Management

Draft, update, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards.

Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and support privacy-by-design initiatives.

Document data flows and business processes involving personal information.

Monitor and interpret changes in Canadian and global privacy laws and regulations.

Data Governance

Support the development and maintenance of data governance frameworks, including data classification, data lifecycle management, and metadata standards.

Collaborate with IT, Security, and business units to ensure data quality, integrity, and stewardship.

Assist in the creation and maintenance of data inventories.

Promote data accountability and transparency across the organization.

AI Oversight

Contribute to the development of internal guidelines for responsible AI use, including fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Support risk assessments and governance processes for AI-enabled tools and systems.

Monitor evolving AI regulations and standards, and provide recommendations for compliance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI systems align with privacy and ethical standards.

Research & Collaboration

Conduct research on emerging privacy, data governance, and AI trends.

Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders on privacy and data-related risks.

Support audits, assessments, and regulatory inquiries.

Work closely with Compliance, IT Security, Product, and other teams to embed privacy and governance into business operations.

What experience do you have?

Minimum 1 year of experience in privacy, data governance, compliance, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy laws; familiarity with international frameworks is an asset.

Understanding of data governance principles and emerging AI governance concepts.

Excellent writing, documentation, and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Professional certifications (e.g., CIPP/C, CIPM, CDMP, or AI governance-related credentials) are an asset but not required.

Post‑secondary education in law, public policy, information management, data science, or a related field preferred.

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, from our Mississauga office.

Internal Applicants: please apply through thelinkand provide written endorsement from your current manager.

$100,000.00 – $125,000.00 CAD

(includes base salary only)

We’re committed to attracting and rewarding top talent. Our compensation ranges are thoughtfully designed to reflect market competitiveness, internal equity, and the experience and impact each candidate brings to the role.

At goeasy, we believe transparency fosters trust — and that rewarding performance with fair, competitive pay and meaningful growth opportunities is key to our success.

Should your total compensation expectations fall above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply. If selected for an interview, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss this with our recruitment team, as there may be flexibility based on your background and overall fit.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.

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