Data Protection Analyst, Office of General Counsel

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory and Professional Compliance and Chief Privacy Officer, and working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Professional Compliance, the Data Protection Analyst is responsible for the preparation of Privacy Impact Assessments, remediation of privacy and data breaches, and providing support for the Firm’s privacy and data protection compliance processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive international organization.

What You Will Do

• Perform Privacy Impact Assessments for new technologies, applications, processes and service lines;
• Remediate and document data breaches (privacy and confidentiality);
• Provide support in connection with the Firm’s data protection compliance program and projects;
• Support internal and external data protection audits, reviews and certifications.

What You Bring To The Role

• At least 3 years’ experience in preparing Privacy Impact Assessments and in remediating data breaches at a large Canadian organization;
• Knowledgeable in all Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws and regulations;
• Certification as a Canadian privacy specialist, while not mandatory, is preferable;
• Exceptional time management, organizational, communication and collaboration skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with high-quality and timely work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Ability to build trust and create effective working relationships across business lines, and with internal and external stakeholders;
• Inquisitive and self-motivated, you work effectively individually and with a team;
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $54,000 to $81,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.