Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a member of PSP Investments’ Legal Affairs department and Access to Information and Privacy (“ATIP”) Office, the incumbent will, under the direction of the Senior Director, Legal Affairs and in collaboration with the other ATIP professionals, be responsible for activities relating to PSP’s compliance with the privacy laws and data protection obligations applicable to its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Support on access to information activities may also be required.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs , you’ll :

Perform privacy impact and vendor assessments, as required under the Privacy Act (Canada), the GDPR and other privacy laws applicable to PSP in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Process and respond to privacy requests, investigations, complaints and consultations within delay prescribed by law

Provide advice and recommendations on privacy requirements for projects involving personal information

Review, draft and update privacy policies, procedures, guidelines, notices and other documentation

Review, draft and negotiate data protection addendums, data transfer agreements and privacy and security contractual terms for suppliers

Lead / support privacy and security breach investigations and reporting internally and externally

Monitor, report on and implement new requirements under applicable and new privacy and data protection laws and share relevant information with internal stakeholders

Develop and deliver in-house privacy training programs for employees / consultants customized to the needs of different stakeholders and coordinate corporate awareness activities related to privacy

Assist on access to information requests, as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Called to the bar in at least one Province in Canada

IAPP or other privacy professional certification will be considered an asset

Minimum of 5 years related experience

Trusted subject-matter expert in federal Canadian and EU / UK privacy law (expertise in other jurisdictions considered an asset)

Interest in, and willingness to learn about, the Access to Information Act (Canada)

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical advice that can be operationalized

Ability to independently set priorities and follow up with relevant parties to meet strict deadlines, while managing a large workload

Sound business judgment, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively

Proactive and solution oriented

Finely tuned sense of professionalism and ethics

Respectful and appreciative of diversity

Bilingualism English and French ()

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package

• designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to :

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy : up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

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